Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

The Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park is a national historic park in the United States that was established in 1955. This 420-acre historic site is the place where Hawaiians who broke the ancient laws could avoid death. In this place of refuge, or pu’uhonua, the person would be absolved by the priest and then freed in order to leave.

This historical park in Hawaii was originally called the City of Refuge National Historic Park but was renamed in 1978. It was further changed in 200 in order to observe its Hawaiian spelling.

Around 440,000 visitors come to the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park every year. Aside from the pu’uhonua, other archaeological sites can also be found in the area including temple platforms, coastal village sites, royal fishponds, sledding tracks and many more. The Hale o Keawe temple and other structures have been reconstructed and preserved over the years.

Besides this park, there are four more parks listed in Captain Cook. There's also one attraction listed in this city in other categories. You will find the exact location of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the map above. If you need any other information on Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park that is not listed here, please call (808) 328-2326.