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Ranu Kau showing tranquil scenes, general coastal views and wetlands

Ranu Kau

Climb to the top of this extinct volcano for spectacular views of the ocean and the rest of this picturesque island.

Ranu Kau
It was our last day on Easter Island and Bill, our tour guide, learned that we hadn't yet been to Ahu Vinapu and he wouldn't let us leave without seeing it. Although unrestored, it is the only ahu

Vinapu

Learn about the local history of Hanga Roa with a stop at Vinapu. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Vinapu
You may have noticed that some of the moai sport a red crown, known as a pukao. It's believed that these giant stones, which weigh up to 11 tons, may have represented a hair style or headdress popular among the natives. They were carved from an iron rich scoria stone at the Puna Pau quarry, rolled to their assigned moai, and then

Puna Pau

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a visit to Puna Pau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Puna Pau
Ahu Akivi featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Ahu Akivi

Venture inland to this sanctified site, home to a row of monumental carved stone heads created in the 16th century by the Rapa Nui people.

Ahu Akivi
Typical moai - toppled sometime before the arrival of westerners, most likely during civil wars on this resource-starved island. There is a large town site here, though all that remains are stone foundations and cave huts. This site was part of a south coast tour led by an Australian named Bill, the husband of the lady that ran our B&B. Bill came to the island in 1992 as construction manager for Kevin Costner's film Rapa Nui, and became so enchanted that he decided to stay. He was an entertaining tour guide - witty, helpful, energetic and opinionated. He shared his take on island history

Ahu Akahanga

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a stop at Ahu Akahanga. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Akahanga

Ana Kai Tangata

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a stop at Ana Kai Tangata. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ana Kai Tangata

Best Lodging Options Near Orongo

Iorana Hotel

Iorana Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ana Magaro S/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
Iorana Hotel
Nayara Hangaroa

Nayara Hangaroa

5 out of 5
Av Pont S/n, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
Nayara Hangaroa
Hotel Hotu Matua

Hotel Hotu Matua

2.5 out of 5
Av. Pont s/n, Hanga Roa, Hanga Roa
Hotel Hotu Matua
Hare Nua

Hare Nua

4 out of 5
Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
Hare Nua
Manureva Nui Hotel Boutique

Manureva Nui Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
Hotu Matu'a, Hanga Roa, Valparaíso
Manureva Nui Hotel Boutique
Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph

Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph

3 out of 5
AVAREIPUA /CON TE PITO OTE HENUA, Avareipua S/N, Hanga Roa, CHILE
Hare Rapa Nui by Chez Joseph
Kona Koa Lodge

Kona Koa Lodge

3 out of 5
Hiku O Te Ika s/n, Hanga Roa, Valparaiso
Kona Koa Lodge
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