Marquesas Islands

HIVA OA: PAUL GAUGUIN’S ISLAND

This majestic and historic island is known for its wild, untamed landscape, giant stone tiki, endless and unearthly vistas, and as the final resting place of poet Jacques Brel and artist Paul Gauguin. 

The Marquesas, or Henua Enata meaning "Land of Men", are seemingly lost at the end of the earth. Even now, some of the islands are virtually untouched since the era of European exploration. The isolation of the Marquesas from other lands has created an immense pride among the people and a fascinating culture. The language is unique to Tahiti, as the lilting Marquesan dialect is traced directly to the ancient Polynesian tongue of Maohi. 

Natural wonders abound as 1000-foot waterfalls cascade down sheer volcanic cliffs, and towering mountains disappear mysteriously in the clouds. 
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

•            4x4 safari truck

•            Sailboat

•            Horseback Riding

•            Archaeological sites of stone tiki

•            Ancient dwellings and petroglyphs.

•            Shopping for sculptures

•            Studios and craft centers
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NUKU HIVA: THE MYSTIC ISLAND

The largest island in the Marquesas is known for towering spire-like peaks; secluded, lush valleys; ancient religious sites; fjord-like bays; and waterfalls so high that most of the falling water evaporates as it descends.

The Marquesas, or Henua Enata meaning "Land of Men", are seemingly lost at the end of the earth.

Even now, some of the islands are virtually untouched since the era of European exploration. The isolation of the Marquesas from other lands has created an immense pride among the people and a fascinating culture. The language is unique to Tahiti, as the lilting Marquesan dialect is traced directly to the ancient Polynesian tongue of Maohi.

Natural wonders abound as 1000-foot waterfalls cascade down sheer volcanic cliffs, and towering mountains disappear mysteriously in the clouds.
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

•            4x4 safari truck

•            Sailboat

•            Horseback Riding

•            Archaeological sites of stone tiki

•            Ancient dwellings and petroglyphs.

•            Shopping for sculptures

•            Studios and craft centers

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