An interesting natural and human environment Relatively isolated for a long time,up until the 1970s, when the smallaerodrome was built, the island has been cushioned from the changes that have impacted other destinations. For this reason,ua huka will seduce travelers looking to find a preserved environment and a population that have maintained the tradition of hospitality and kindness. The inhabitants, (678 according to the 2017 census) live mostly in the villages of Vaipaee, hane and hokatu, clustered along the south coast. Today, the islands economy rests on three types of activity : the primary sector is craft and tourism. Breeding free roaming horse, coprah and fishing are another economic base. There is also hunting feral goats, the gathering of shells and crustacea (lobsters, crabs …), seabird eggs, as wellas fruit. so many culinary riches that you will find on the menu at your guesthouse who propose a local cuisine that is simple but tasty. The island’s artists are master wood-carvers (war clubs, lances, bowls and bracelets…) (casse-têtes, lances, récipients et bracelets…). But others also work stone (tikis, pestles…), bone (hair pins, pendants), feathers (body ornaments), or produce DESTINATION monoï, preserves or other fruits products. Tourism allows the population to sell their craft products, particularly to the passengers of the mixed cargo and cruise ship Aranui 5, that passes every 2 to 3 weeks. Less well-known than hiva oa, once home to the French painter Gauguin and Belgian entertainer Brel, or nuku hiva, the administrative center of the Marquesas made famous by the writings of the american novelist Melville,ua huka is nevertheless worth discovering. a short stay of two or three days willallow you to visit the coast, cliffs and rocky islets, overlooked by the tortuous road that links the island’s three villages. The view over the bays is impressive, as is the often rather precarious operation of unloading freight from the cargo boat the Taporo, which providesua huka with a sealink to the rest of the world. Visiting Meiaute, an archaeological site above hane, with its tiki carved in red tuff, will give you an idea of traditional architecture. The cross-island trail that links hane and hokatu, after leaving the site, makes for an easy and pleasant hike between the two bays. With its four museums and three craft centers, Ua Huka offers beautiful examples of domestic, ritual and war objects, once used by the population and now continue to inspire the pieces made by the craftsmen today, who are reputed for their skill. PAR TRAdiTion, Les hAbiTAnTs se RendenT queLquefois sur Le motu TeuAuA PouR y RécoLTeR des œufs de sTeRnes. une RessouRce qu'iLs gèRenT consciencieusemenT. FollowiNg The TrAdiTioN, The iNhABiTANTs someTimes visiT MoTu TeuAuA To ColleCT sTerN eggs. A resourCe ThAT They mANAge CAreFully.