Things to do in Easter Island

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Ahu Tongariki showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Easter Island which includes general coastal views, mountains and rugged coastline
Easter Island showing a sunset
Ahu Tongariki featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Hanga Roa showing dining out and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
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1. Anakena Beach

Anakena Beach is a stunning stretch of fine white coral sand dotted with palm trees that sway in the wind. Its soft sand is unusual for the island, whose coastline is otherwise rocky. Take a dip in the ocean water and dry off in the sun.
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Anakena Beach featuring a beach

2. Ahu Tongariki

The largest spiritual site of its kind on Easter Island, Ahu Tongariki comprises a long platform and 15 carved stone figures, known as moai, of varying shapes and sizes. The indigenous Rapa Nui people used to congregate in this central location, which was the capital of the southeastern part of the island. Spend time learning about the ancient practice of crafting moai and discover what each statue symbolizes.
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Ahu Tongariki which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

3. Rano Raraku

Found on the lower slopes of the Terevaka Volcano, the Rano Raraku volcanic crater is where Easter Islanders quarried rock to make their world-famous moai head statues. Today, 397 moai sculptures remain scattered on the site, many of which are incomplete. Inspect the vast range of moais, which includes the island’s largest statue and other distinctive figures.
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Rano Raraku showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

4. Ahu Akivi

Among the most sacred parts of Easter Island, Ahu Akivi is known for its large-headed stone statues called moai. Here seven moais stand in a line facing the ocean and are all of equal size and shape. Marvel at the scale of these massive volcanic tuff sculptures.
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Ahu Akivi featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

5. Ranu Kau

Rano Kau is one of the natural highlights of this tiny Pacific island. The volcano reaches a height of 1,063 feet (324 meters) and forms the southwestern cape of Easter Island. Hike to the top and marvel at the panoramic views overlooking the ocean, the island and the freshwater crater lake.
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Ranu Kau showing wetlands, general coastal views and tranquil scenes

6. Ovahe Beach

Ovahe Beach is a secluded bay set on the northern coastline of Easter Island. Relax here amid serene and untamed beauty for a pleasant alternative to visiting the island’s giant moai statues. Ovahe Beach is instantly recognizable for its striking pink color, which is a blend of volcanic slag and weather-beaten white coral. Caves pierce the framing cliffs and are thought to be the ancient homes of the Rapa Nui people.
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Ovahe Beach showing rocky coastline and signage

What to do in Easter Island

Popular places to visit

Ahu Tongariki featuring tranquil scenes, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Ahu Tongariki

The largest of its type on Easter Island, this impressive ceremonial platform features 15 huge head-and-torso stone statues lined up in a row.

Ahu Tongariki
The best thing to do once in Easter Island is definitely to watch the sunset in Tahaï. So amazing to watch sunset while you have the impression that the Moaï 🗿 are staring at you and try to say something... #beachbound

Ahu Tahai

Find out about the history of Hanga Roa with a stop at Ahu Tahai. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Tahai
Rano Raraku showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Rano Raraku

See a carved stone figure that is almost twice the height of any other statue on Easter Island and hundreds more sculptures at this volcanic crater.

Rano Raraku
Ahu Akivi which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Ahu Akivi

Venture inland to this sanctified site, home to a row of monumental carved stone heads created in the 16th century by the Rapa Nui people.

Ahu Akivi
Ranu Kau showing wetlands, general coastal views and tranquil scenes

Ranu Kau

Climb to the top of this extinct volcano for spectacular views of the ocean and the rest of this picturesque island.

Ranu Kau
Ahu Hanga Tetenga featuring tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Ahu Hanga Tetenga

The largest unmounted monolith of Easter Island lies broken in pieces above a cliff on the island’s south coast.

Ahu Hanga Tetenga

Puna Pau

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa when you stop by Puna Pau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Puna Pau

Ahu Nau Nau

Learn about the local history of Hanga Roa when you spend time at Ahu Nau Nau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Nau Nau

Ahu Kote Riku

Learn about the local history of Hanga Roa when you spend time at Ahu Kote Riku. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Kote Riku
Anakena Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Hanga Roa