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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is ranked #1 in Hawaii with recommendations from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"Hawaii’s premier natural attraction, home to an active volcano and one of only two World Heritage Sites in the islands."
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"Few visitors are familiar with this 116,000-acre portion of the national park...hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranchera relics."
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Fodor's
"Since the latest eruption began in 1983, Kilauea Volcano has been adding new land to the Big Island rather steadily."
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely Planet
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"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands."
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For hikers, it's heaven.
Travel + Leisure
"The awe-inspiring and ruggedly beautiful Kilauea is called the drive-in volcano because paved roads allow you to traverse it by car."
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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
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P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96726
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"This 420-acre National Historical Park houses the best preserved puuhonua (place of refuge) in the state."
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An aura of ancient sacredness and serenity still embues the place.
Lonely Planet
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"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared."
Travel + Leisure
"The huge, centuries-old temples... lie in ruins at this ancient historical site, sacred to native Hawaiians."
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The surrounding Kealakekua Bay with its cliffs and spinner dolphins makes for a gorgeous backdrop.
Lonely Planet
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"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared."
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"This 180-acre national historic park was once a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers."
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