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Experience firsthand the ancient Hawaiian fishing village at Pu‘ala‘a on Hawai‘i Island’s scenic Puna coast. Established more than 1,000 years ago, the village thrived until the mid 1800s and is kept in its pristine natural state.

Papakolea, the largest community of Native Hawaiians in urban Honolulu, invites visitors to learn about its history and to experience the traditions of Hawaiian healing arts.

Learn the traditional ahupua‘a (Hawaiian land division) management system & protocol - the kuleana (responsibility) of all to respect & care for the resources & the people while living, working & visiting these areas.See More

Experience the fun of everyday work in the Waipa ahupua‘a: weeding, planting natives removing debris from Halulu Fishpond, preparing garden beds & planting veggies in our organic garden, or harvesting kalo & preparing poi.See More