Top Things to do in Easter Island
7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Easter Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Located in the South Pacific more than 2,000 miles off the Chilean coast, Easter Island’s not the easiest place to reach. (If you’re interested, the easiest access is by air from Santiago or Tahiti.) But isolation has helped preserve the 1,500-year-old mysterious congregation of volcanic rock sculptures (maoi) that’s the island’s biggest claim to fame. After exploring the unique landscape, relax on an uncrowded beach and ponder one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Restaurants in Easter Island
1. Ballet Kari Kari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,101 reviews
Reviewed By joemK5560UV - Houston, United States
This was a very professional production of cultural dance and music that was very enjoyable and which clearly has a lot of thought and planning behind it. The dancers give it their all and are dedicated to their performances, and the music is beautiful. This isn't some hokey, jaded tourist trap but rather dedicated artists who are clearly enthusiastic about their culture and history (rightfully so) and do a great job sharing it with visitors to the island. The show as an hour long which was just about right for me. The dance and music stand alone well-enough but I would agree with one of the other reviewers here that maybe a short explanation of a dance segment here and there, and maybe a keep word or two to listen, to would have been interesting. This was done for one spotlight performance and was well-done without detracting from the flow of the performance.
2. Church of Rapa Nui
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By robertdA5212MW
The Catholic church sits right in the middle of Rapa Nui, near the Artisans Market. Worth a visit to see the stonework and wood carving in the interior.
3. Vai Te Mihi
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
4. Museo Antropologico P. Sebastian Englert
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4.0 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This museum is a must visit for any traveler in Hanga Roa, Easter Island. It has loads of information on the island and it’s history with collections of several photographs and actual collectibles that were found on the island. This is the best place to view one of the very few female Moais on the island. A time of about 30-45 minutes is adequate to browse through the entire museum.
5. Tamure Shop
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Since 2010 we bring all the magic of the Pacific Islands to Rapa Nui. Clothing, accessories, decoration and more!
6. Mercado Artesanal
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
I first noticed this market when my wife and I attended a service at the Church of Rapa Nui. A couple of days later, my wife and I visited this market to check out their wares. There are multiple stalls which sell primarily souvenir type items. These include assorted Moai figures, shirts, t-shirts, jewelry and a variety of other items. I like the fact that this market is run by local folks who create or directly sell the items. As a result, the prices were better than the items sold at the various Moai sites we visited. In addition, they had a much wider variety of items for sale. All of the women who ran the stalls we visited were very friendly and helpful. My recommendation is to try and patronize the vendors at the sites with the Rapa Nui National Park, but also try and visit Mercado Artesanal if you want to purchase additional mementos of your time on Easter Island.
