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Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park (Place of Refuge) Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life
Puuhonua o Honaunau– 10 Facts About Hawaii’s “Place of Refuge” Pu’uhonua o Honaunau, meaning “Place of Refuge,” was a sacred site where ancient Hawaiians could seek forgiveness and protection if they broke kapu (sacred law) It offered amnesty to those who made it to its grounds, where they were pardoned by priests after a period of ritual and penance
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park - Wikipedia The historical park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu (one of the ancient laws) could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or puʻuhonua
City Of Refuge Hawaii - Pu‘uhonua o Hönaunau National Historical Park Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, also known as the City of Refuge or Place of Refuge, is a sacred site for Hawaiians Visiting this park will give you tremendous insight and knowledge about the Hawaiian culture and way of life
Place of Refuge, Big Island (Hawaii Top Sights Attractions), Hawaii . . . Journey back to ancient Hawaii at the Place of Refuge, or Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, located on the coast of South Kona In ancient times, lawbreakers who reached this sacred sanctuary could be spared from death
Big Island Hawaii National Parks with Kids: Place of Refuge (2023) Keep scrolling to read my full guide to the Hawaii Place of Refuge: Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park with kids Want to skip all the planning and just access my detailed Big Island Itinerary, complete with daily schedules, kid-friendly activities, and travel hacks?
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau: City of Refuge Travel Guide - Earth by Foot Aloha, and welcome to one of my favorite spots in Kona, Hawaii, the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, also known as the City of Refuge This park holds cultural and historical significance and is nestled right in the heart of the Kona coast
Puuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park (2025) - Tripadvisor It’s a sacred place where defeated Hawaiian warriors and those that committed kapu sentenced to death can perform their penance at this place of refuge There is one Hawaiian house with a canoe inside