Easter Island has many stunning locations well worth a visit.
Archaeological sites | ||
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Anakena | Seven statues of Ahu Nau-Nau and older single statue of Ahu Ature Huke. | |
Ahu Akivi | The only statues facing the ocean. | |
Ahu Huri A Urenga | Single moai with four hands, astronomically aligned. | |
Ahu Tongariki | Biggest ahu with 15 moais. | |
Orongo | Ancient stone village where the birdman competitions took place. | |
Puna Pau | Quarry for the red moai statue topknots. | |
Rano Raraku | Quarry where 95% of the moai statues were made, still with hundreds of statues left here. | |
Tahai | Area close to town with several statues, common for sunset photography. | |
Vinapu | The most perfectly fit ahu is found in this area. | |
Beaches | ||
Anakena | The most tropical beach of Rapa Nui. | |
Ovahe | Secluded getaway that's covered in shade in the afternoon. | |
Pea | Small central beach in Hanga Roa. | |
Poko-Poko | Secluded pool in Hanga Roa. | |
Volcanoes | ||
Poike | Stunning views, unique archaeology and caves. Book a guided hike tour to not miss the jewels this volcano has to offer. | |
Rano Kau | Offers a stunning view of a dramatic, perfectly circular crater with a lake at the bottom. | |
Terevaka | The highest point of Rapa Nui, 500 m above the sea. | |
Caves | ||
Ana Kai Tangata | Small cove where certain birdman ceremonies took place. Has paintings in the ceiling. | |
Ana Kakenga | A cave that splits into two tunnels overlooking the ocean. | |
Ana O Keke | Young girls were secluded here to obtain a fair skin. | |
Ana Te Pahu | A long tunnel that used to house large families. | |
Ana Te Pora | Small cave with a well-structured, clean open space. | |
Markets | ||
Feria | Central market in the heart of town Hanga Roa with local vegetables and fish in the morning, and local handicrafts all day. | |
Mercado artesanal | Artisan's market by the church. Only handicrafts are sold here. | |
Prison | The prison has a limited selection of handicrafts but they are offered in a unique environment. | |
Streets | ||
Atamu Tekena | Main street of town Hanga Roa with many restaurants, shops and the central market. | |
Te Pito O Te Henua | Leading from the church down to the ocean, crossing Atamu Tekena. It has post office, a few shops and restaurants. |
Sites are graded based on the experience they offer to visitors and their uniqueness.