Keaīwa Heiau State Recreation Area, Ancient Hawaiian healing temple and recreation area in Aiea, United States.
The 384-acre park contains a network of trails through Norfolk pine and eucalyptus forests, offering views across Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head.
The temple site dates from the 16th century, when Chief Kakuhihewa of Oahu and his kahuna established it as a center for medical training.
The Keaiwa Heiau served as a specialized medical temple where kahuna healers diagnosed illnesses and taught students about therapeutic Hawaiian plants.
Ten camping sites accommodate visitors from Friday through Wednesday, with permits costing 20 dollars for residents and 30 dollars for non-residents.
The remains of a B-24 bomber that crashed in 1944 can be discovered along the 4.8-mile Aiea Loop Trail within the park grounds.
Location: Honolulu County
GPS coordinates: 21.40222,-157.89972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:30
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