Travel Guide of Hanga Roa in Chile by Influencers and Travelers

Hanga Roa is the main town, harbour and capital of Easter Island, a province of Chile. It is located in the southern part of the island's west coast, in the lowlands between the extinct volcanoes of Terevaka and Rano Kau.

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1 - Rapa Nui National Park

Rapa Nui National Park is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Easter Island, Chile. Rapa Nui is the Polynesian name of Easter Island; its Spanish name is Isla de Pascua.

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2 - Rano Kau

   6 km away

Rano Kau is a 324 m tall Dormant volcano that forms the southwestern headland of Easter Island, a Chilean island in the Pacific Ocean.

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3 - Archaeology Tours in Hanga Roa

Visit the most important highlights of Easter Island during this 7-hour private tour. Explore the famous megalithic statues, while your guide teaches you about this fascinating culture with incredible legends about the island. Stop at the Rano Kau crater and relax on Anakena beach, one of the most beautiful places of Easter Island. Enjoy a stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off service on your special day to immerse yourself in the Rapa Nui culture.

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4 - Ahu Tahai

The Tahai Ceremonial Complex is an archaeological site on Rapa Nui in Chilean Polynesia. Restored in 1974 by American archaeologist William Mulloy, Tahai comprises three principal ahu from north to south: Ko Te Riku, Tahai, and Vai Ure.

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5 - Rano Raraku

   13 km away

Rano Raraku is a volcanic crater formed of consolidated volcanic ash, or tuff, and located on the lower slopes of Terevaka in the Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island in Chile.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Hanga Roa

This tour represents one of the most important and listed on the island, due to its historical importance as to the archaeological elements found in this site and that do not repeat elsewhere. The tour also includes points of natural beauty such as the Rano Kau, which represents the most important wetland we have on the island. Come and join this experience of much culture and history of Rapa Nui, together with an experienced guide.

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7 - Ahu Tongariki

   14 km away

Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu on Easter Island. Its moais were toppled during the island's civil wars, and in the twentieth century the ahu was swept inland by a tsunami.

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8 - Moai

   15 km away
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9 - Climbing in Hanga Roa

This hike will undoubtedly leave you with an unforgettable experience, as ascending to the summit of the Osorno volcano is a challenge, but when you reach its summit you will enjoy one of the best views of your life. We will see more than 10 volcanoes, lakes, the Pacific Ocean, mountains and much more. We will cross a bound glacier and put fixed ropes to make the climb safer for our customers. The summit of Osorno volcano is undoubtedly a guaranteed adventure.

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