The second largest of the Marquesas Islands, Hiva Oa, is a majestic and historic island known for its wild untamed landscape, giant stone tiki, archaeological sites, endless vistas and the final resting place of the Belgian poet/composer Jacques Brell and French artist Paul Gauguin. Surrounded by the peaks of Mt. Temetiu and Mt. Feani, the main village of Atuona lies on a peaceful port at the head of Taaoa Bay, also known as Traitors Bay.