Ti'i De Taaoa Et Site De Upeke

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Ruins and remains
  • Archeological site
98741 Hiva Oa

Description

The historic center of the marquises
Upeke archeological site is considered to be one of the most important ceremonial centers in French Polynesia. It has a vast communal space for dancing named Tohua and several paepae stone platforms. Situated in the valley of Taaoa, in the southwest of the island of HIva Oa, the site is also home to a tiki whose faced is carved in the stone, which is unique to the ti’i of Taaoa.

Services

Children's entertainment
Toilets
Car park
Tour free of charge

Accepted customers

  • Groups

Openings

All year. Open all days

Location

Ti'i De Taaoa Et Site De Upeke
98741 Hiva Oa

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Updated on 06 March 2023 at 13:09
by Tahiti Tourisme
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