French Polynesia Îles Marquises
Hiva Oa
An island known for its towering statues called tikis, spectacular landscapes, and as the final resting place of artist Paul Gauguin.
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Dramatic natural beauty, exotic lands, and gorgeous waters are just some of the reasons you should visit the Marquesas Islands: one of the most mysterious places on Earth. The Tikis on Hiva-Oa are simple, but enormous, and utterly confusing.
They stand on a temple that was once used solely for cannibal festivities (as if that wasn’t creepy enough), and they range in height and size. They’ve been bewitching visitors for hundreds of years, specifically because they have been growing in height (what???)
DaliaEl 3 years ago
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