'Ārahurahu Marae — Attraction in Pāʻea

Beautiful and well taken care grounds. There were many temples through the island but this one got preserved well when other got destroyed (I just dont remember if it was due to the world war or the colonization). This site was used for sacrifices, wedding ceremonies... The area with the round rocks and the "red structures stakes" at one point was only allowed for the king and any one that dare stepping there would be killed. We have learned it from our Airbnb host graduated in History and Geography. We were lucky to have him. If you continue walking towards the creek you will find a nice area to refresh and rest near the water. Overall is a nice place to spend for 30minutes to...

The Arahurahu Marae Temple in Tahiti is a glimpse into the island’s ancient Polynesian culture and spirituality. Our guide led us to this sacred place, explaining its deep historical and spiritual significance. A marae is an open-air temple used by Polynesians for ceremonies, including worship, community gatherings, and important rites of passage. These temples were often dedicated to gods, ancestors, or chiefs. The marae we visited featured massive stone platforms and carefully arranged coral slabs. Our guide shared that such sites were central to Polynesian society before...

This was really interesting to see the old foundations of the ancient temple. The grounds are well manicured, upkept, and clean. I believe there is a small indoor center with information but it was closed when we went. The road to here is a small gravel road with pot holes so not really yelling 'tourist attraction'. There are a few signs along the road to find it. Lots of parking. We thought we were the only ones there and as I mentioned this aloud literally a man popped out from behind a tree. It's quite isolated if you're there alone, so...