Hana Town

Hana is one of the few places in Hawaii where the land and the culture has remained almost untouched for hundreds of years. Travel the Road to Hana and arrive in the past.

The Land

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Much of the land in Hana Town is used for farming or raising cattle and other livestock. Ownership is divided into large parcels, which for the most part have been owned by the same families for generations.

The Economy

Tourism shares a tiny percentage of the economy in Hana, so the town people are generally not all that open to visitors coming through. But, because of tourist van tours and descriptive guide books, Hana sees a regular flow of tourists coming through.

While in Hana, be respectful and make sure to contribute to the local economy by purchasing the banana bread and getting supplies at the local general store.

Their economy mostly relies on farming and cattle, but a portion of Hana residents work in Kahului town by making the long drive each day. This is why we suggest being very careful with your driving to and from Hana. The locals know the road backwards and forwards and are comfortable driving a lot faster than you. If anyone is driving fast behind you, pull of somewhere safe and let them pass.