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The Road to Hana: Maui’s Meandering Magical Highway

Welcome Display On The Road To Hana, Hawaii

The lush verdant Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the world’s most popular and sought-after travel destinations. Travelers from all over the world visit each year. According to Spectrum News, almost 2.3 Million visitors set foot on the valley isle in 2021. With restrictions relating to the pandemic easing up, more visitors will be able to relax and enjoy Maui’s magical setting and people. From the island’s manifold, jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches to the temperate blue-green waters of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii fits its banal description as a paradise. Visitors can also Revel in Hawaii’s distinct and proud culture, which began approximately 1,500 years ago when Polynesian explorers discovered the island’s magical shores following a long, arduous sea voyage.

Luxurious, all-encompassing resorts line Maui’s beachfronts. Vacationers can spend a week on the island without leaving the resort’s property, save for the ride to and from the airport. Many tourists abide by this philosophy when visiting Maui, traveling across an ocean only to sequester themselves at mega-resorts. They are full of amenities and lazy comforts, but for an authentic Hawaiian experience, visitors must leave the resorts and venture out into the little towns, beaches, and rainforests of Maui, eating, conversating, and experiencing along the way. One of the best ways to do so is via the Hana Highway, commonly referred to as the road to Hana.

 Scenic view of famous Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii

Famous Road to Hana fraught with narrow one-lane bridges, hairpin turns and incredible island views, curvy coastal road with views of cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and miles of rainforest. Maui, Hawaii
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One of the most picturesque drives in the world, the road to Hana is a 64.4-mile jaunt (52 miles to Hana) that runs along Maui’s northeastern coastline from Kahului to Hana. The small isolated community of Hana is located on the Eastern tip of Maui. The sinuous road to Hana is full of hairpin turns and historic bridges. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the road to Hana contains 620 curves and 59 bridges. The drive features many incredible vistas, from sweeping seascapes to dense jungle-like rainforests flush with diverse flora and fauna, as well as numerous waterfalls and swimming holes.

 Black Sand Beach, Maui, Hawaii

Black Sand Beach, Maui, Hawaii
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 Waterfalls. Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii

Waterfalls along the Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii
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There are numerous stops travelers can make throughout the route….

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