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Waipio Valley Lookout vs Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Waipio Valley Lookout are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is preferred by most writers compared to Waipio Valley Lookout. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Waipio Valley Lookout
Frommer's
Fodor's
Where
Fodor's
45-690 Pakalana St Hwy 19, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"This breathtakingly beautiful valley has long been a source of fascination, inspiring song and story."
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Fodor's
"Bounded by 2,000-foot cliffs, the "Valley of the Kings" was once a favorite retreat of Hawaiian royalty."
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Please respect this area, as it is considered highly sacred to Hawaiians
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"Filled with taro farms and framed by 2,000-foot sheer cliffs and a beautiful black sand beach, Waipio Valley is a mystical place that is sacred to native Hawaiians."
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Fodor's
"An easily accessible access point to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley, this lookout offers a stunning view of the valley and the high cliffs that surround it"
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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
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P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96726
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Fodor's
"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
Top Choice
"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
Top Choice
"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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