Location: Hanga Roa
Top Things to do in Hanga Roa
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Hanga Roa, Easter Island
The epic Moai stone statues that stand guard over Easter Island are among the main attractions of this remote and lonely part of the world. Hanga Roa is Easter Island’s commercial hub and its only village. The airport is here, as are several restaurants, guest houses and hotels. Use it as a base for island adventures, which may include trekking, exploring white sand beaches, snorkeling, diving, visiting archaeological sites or even your own private spiritual journey.
Restaurants in Hanga Roa
1. Playa Ovahe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,045 reviews
Reviewed By fsimon72 - Santiago, Chile
Getting there requires going through a path not suitable for seniors but it’s worth the effort . This is the local answer to Anakena , which is much more touristic . Some 100 meters from the beach there is a coral reef good for snorkeling
2. Ahu Akahanga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This attraction is an interesting one and different from other attractions. One can see an ahu(platform) in ruins with all of its moai fallen face down or on their backs, most likely toppled after the clan wars. At the entrance to this site one will see some well-preserved ruins of an ancient village with a number of earth ovens (umu pae), the boat-houses (hare vaka) as well as some paved areas which will show you a little of how the people of Rapa Nui used to live. Very close to here you will also find a small cave that was used as shelter for those who did not have a boat house. Behind the main ahu, one will find another moai that has been toppled as well as an unusually small moais that would have been one of the first ones to be built. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting this attraction to any traveler and especially those who are eager to have an off beat experience on Easter Island.
3. Puna Pau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 763 reviews
Reviewed By IslandLubber - Rio Rancho, United States
This site was a stop on my full day guided tour. A steep climb is necessary to see where that actual quarry is. Great panoramic view of Hanga Roa and the area, too
4. Ana Kai Tangata
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By antwerp88 - Toronto, Canada
Another Rapa Nui cave not to miss! Ana Kai Tangata is just off the main ocean road close to the airport on way to Orongo. Look for the signs. It's a short walk to the ocean where you will see a staircase cut out of the cliffside leading down to the cave on the edge of the ocean with the water crashing up against the rocks. This cave is more shell-like than the other caves on Rapa Nui, which are hidden underground. There are a lot of large rocks inside and around the cave, which is not very deep. There is a unique history to this cave and some locals won't go into the cave. I would recommend checking out this cave.
5. Ahu Riata
6. Pu o Hiro
7. Playa Pea
8. Cementerio de Isla de Pascua
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This cemetery is located at a short walking distance from Tahai on the way to Hanga Roa. Certainly worth stopping en route to view some of the very unique tombstones which are adorned with motifs that combine Christian and Rapa Nui iconography. The Pacific Ocean in the background makes it even more memorable.
