Experts' Choice Award Puukohola Heiau
8 expert reviews
“It was used for human sacrifice and as a gathering place for kahunas (priests) from the islands. They say the temple was built in a single night, and that it was originally twice the size it is now.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "Also referred to as Punaluʻu Nui, 800-year-old Kaneʻeleʻele Heiau was the region's luakani, or place of human sacrifice." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of Maui's most important historical sites, Haleki'i-Pihana Heiau holds the remains of two adjoining temples atop a knoll with a commanding view of central Maui." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the sacred Waimea River Valley, the Hikinaʻakala Heiau (Rising of the Sun Temple) sits south of the Wailua River mouth, which is today the north end of Lydgate Beach Park." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Perched high on a hill overlooking the meandering Wailua River, well-preserved Poliʻahu Heiau, a luakini, is named after the snow goddess Poliʻahu, one of the sisters of the volcano goddess Pele. " Full review
Where "This heiau was constructed for ceremonies pertaining to war. It was built between 1790-91 under the leadership of King Kamehameha I." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"So powerful is the temple's energy force that pilots approaching Hana Airport refuse to fly over it!" Full review
Frommer's "The heiau stands 224 feet long by 100 feet wide, with three narrow terraces on the seaside and an amphitheater to view canoes...the site includes an interactive visitor center" Full review
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