Location: Hanga Roa
Top Things to do in Hanga Roa
What to do and see in Hanga Roa, Easter Island: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Easter Island Travel
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5.0 based on 605 reviews
Exploring one step further. Live your Easter Island adventure the way you imagined it. Feel more of the island spirit and atmosphere through our wide array of tours. Tours are offered in fluent English, Spanish and Swedish. The agency is owned by Marcus Edensky (one of the very few non-natives throughout history ever to learn to speak the ancient Easter Island language Rapa Nui fluently) and by local Alicia "Makohe" Ika (musical artist and surf instructor, famous from Hollywood-directed environmental surf movie 180° South).
2. Rapa Nui Stargazing
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
Journey back in time to the world of the Polynesian Voyagers with Rapa Nui’s only hands-on stargazing experience. Learn about the principles of basic astronomy, Polynesian navigation and the archeo-astronomy of Easter Island. Head out to one of the island’s traditional observatory sites to gaze at the night sky through our high-powered telescope on one of the most remote islands in the world.
3. Easybici
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Our e-bikes are a sustainable option to travel around the Island and allows you to ride at your own pace. The autonomy is 50 km so you can make all the island loop. Try the 3 levels of assistance that allows you to reach all the National Park through our suggested routes: - Coastal Ride: Rano Raraku - Tongariki - Anakena. - Volcano Ride: Rano Kau - Orongo Ceremonial Village. - Caves Ride: Ahu Akivi - Ana Te Pahu. We are located in front of the football field so come to test our e-bikes and try the benefits of the pedal assistance.
4. Playa Ovahe
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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
5. Ahu Akahanga
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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.
6. Puna Pau
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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
7. Ahu Vaihu
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
This are two things of interest here. One is a reconstructed village and the other is a moai platform. To really appreciate the reconstructed village, a guide is needed. Without the guide, one would lack the understanding of how exactly these people lived. The guide showed us how the ancient chicken houses worked. There is a stone that is removed from the wall and the chickens continue to file out. Very amusing. The boat houses were explained in detail, as well as how they farmed and how they cooked. See photos for details. Towards the water is the platform used to support 8 moai, each one with its red topknot. The moai are now lying prone in the exact position that they were thrown over. In front of the platform, you will see a large round circle named paina , after the ceremony that used to take place inside it.
8. 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.
9. Jardin Tau Kiani Rapa Nui
10. Maururu Travel
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4.0 based on 127 reviews
Maururu Travel is based on getting your team to deliver quality care to their passengers, through integrated, safe and reliable. The aim is that our guests know and discover the mysteries of archeology, history and culture of Rapa Nui. So our goal as a company is to ensure and meet the needs of our customers.
