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Stone houses and birdman petroglyphs on the lip of Rano Kau—where the Tangata manu contest played out.

Seven moai restored inland—the only group aligned to face sunset over the ocean during equinox weeks.

Fifteen moai in a single row—the largest ahu ever built, backed by sunrise skies and the quarry volcano.

Cave gallery with rare paintings linking moai-era imagery to birdman symbols—viewed today from the stair landing only.

The “two windows” sea cave—natural skylights frame cobalt water hundreds of metres from town.

A long lava tube once used for shelter and cultivation—cool geology minutes from major sites.

White coral sand, calm swimming, and the restored Ahu Nau Nau moai on the north coast.

Hanga Roa’s parish church—carved wooden interior, stained glass, and a quiet stop between town walks.

Rapa Nui’s only town—harbour life, cafés, crafts, and the logistics hub for every adventure.

A coastal ahu where moai lie fallen—raw evidence of clan wars and tsunami damage.

The island’s highest summit (~507 m)—360° horizons and a literal overview of Rapa Nui’s triangle.

Anthropological museum honouring Father Sebastián Englert—artifacts, replicas, and context before you head into the field.

Stone houses and birdman petroglyphs on the lip of Rano Kau—where the Tangata manu contest played out.

Seven moai restored inland—the only group aligned to face sunset over the ocean during equinox weeks.

Small fish at Hanga Roa’s rocky shallows—keep it minimal and clean.

Park rules mean the iconic moai circuit is mainly a guided experience—tours are how most visitors see the major sites properly.

Fifteen moai at first light—Rapa Nui’s most famous dawn lineup inside the national park.

Classic moai silhouettes minutes from Hanga Roa—west-facing light over the Pacific.

Volcano rims, grasslands, sea cliffs, and long coastal treks away from crowds.

White-coral Anakena, red-scoria Ovahe, swimming, and shoreline walks.

Reef breaks for many levels—read swell, respect locals, and mind sharp lava.

Certified shore and boat dives; cooler water than tropical Polynesia and eastern Pacific marine life.

Inshore pockets on calm days; rocky entries and limited rescue cover compared with big resorts.

Sport-fishing runs, combo sightseeing, and opportunistic whale-watching when seas cooperate.

Calm-window coastal paddles when operators run; wind and swell cancel more often than brochures admit.

Shore casting, skiff charters, and a culture where many families still know the sea by heart.

Dark skies, southern constellations, and guided night tours when weather allows.

Tapati Rapa Nui, dance & music evenings, crafts, and Polynesian storytelling.

Restaurants, street kitchens, fresh fish, and island-grown produce.

Carvings, shell jewellery, textiles—choose authentic work and pay makers directly when you can.

Polynesian-inspired designs—choose licensed studios, spotless hygiene, and respectful motifs.

Bars, live music, and cold beer—conversational nights that wind down earlier than big cities.

Town strips, kitchen hours, reservations in high season—and the island pace between order and plate.

Rent wheels to reach sunrise sites, hidden shores, and viewpoints on your own schedule.

Coastal trails, sunset rides, and small-group outings with local stables.

Father Sebastian Englert Museum, artisan markets, church, and everyday island life.

Decorative moai ink stamp at Correos de Chile—not immigration paperwork.

NASA-length runway, sea breeze approaches, jets low over the coastal road.

Working Catholic parish with Polynesian carving, colour, and quiet visiting etiquette.

Artisan scoops on hot days—cool down between park outings and coastal walks.

Kevin Costner-produced Hollywood epic—occasional hotel screenings; rights and schedules vary.

Green sea turtles in Hanga Roa shallows—quiet hours, no touching.

Small fish at Hanga Roa’s rocky shallows—keep it minimal and clean.

Park rules mean the iconic moai circuit is mainly a guided experience—tours are how most visitors see the major sites properly.