Papa Vaka Petroglyphs Tours

Papa Vaka Petroglyphs reveals a treasure trove of information about the past. Discover the material remains that were unearthed here to learn more about this region's fascinating history.

This archaeological dig site in Hanga Roa is well-liked by travelers, so make a spot for it on your must-see list. However, your day doesn't end there. There are plenty more places ready for you to enjoy after Papa Vaka Petroglyphs. Rapa Nui National Park, Anakena Beach, and Ahu Tongariki are close by.

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Easter Island Ecolodge

Easter Island Ecolodge

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 23 - Sep 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Santiago (SCL) to Hanga Roa (IPC)
7/10 Good! (98 reviews)
No Wi-Fi except in lobby which was a little dissapointing.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2020

Hotel Hare Uta

Hotel Hare Uta

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 23 - Sep 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Santiago (SCL) to Hanga Roa (IPC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
Delightful little hotel in a tropical garden

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hotel Ohana

Hotel Ohana

3.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 23 - Sep 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Santiago (SCL) to Hanga Roa (IPC)
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Extremely polite and helpful staff Amazing five star breakfast and lunch High end luxury vibe, spacious room with high ceiling, clean, modern, everything you want Short five minute drive to airport Staff helped with taxi as the walk to town is too long

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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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

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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
Ahu Hanga Tetenga showing general coastal views and tranquil scenes

Ahu Hanga Tetenga

5/5(4 reviews)

The largest unmounted monolith of Easter Island lies broken in pieces above a cliff on the island’s south coast.

Ahu Hanga Tetenga
Rano Raraku showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Rano Raraku

5/5(57 reviews)

See a carved stone figure that is almost twice the height of any other statue on Easter Island and hundreds more sculptures at this volcanic crater.

Rano Raraku
Here we are in the "Navel of the World", and no sign of lint :) This was a sacred place for the Rapa Nui, who believed that their founding figure, Hotu Matura, first arrived at a nearby beach with this stone in tow. It has strange magnetic properties, and it's smooth surface and large size help it stand out among the porous volcanic rocks. Scientific testing, however, has proven that the rock is of local origin.

Ahu te Pito Kura

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a visit to Ahu te Pito Kura. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu te Pito Kura
Ahu Akivi featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Ahu Akivi

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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
Anakena Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Anakena Beach

5/5(44 reviews)

Relax on this sandy shoreline and learn about its history as the likely entry point for Easter Island’s first settlers many centuries ago.

Anakena Beach

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Hotel Maea Hare Repa

Hotel Maea Hare Repa

3 out of 5
Isla de Pascua, Hanga Roa, Región de Valparaíso
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Maunga roa eco lodge

4 out of 5
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explora Rapa Nui

explora Rapa Nui

5 out of 5
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Rangi Moana

3 out of 5
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cabin in nature

cabin in nature

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Altiplanico Rapa Nui

Altiplanico Rapa Nui

3.5 out of 5
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Hostal Pukao

Hostal Pukao

3 out of 5
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Cabañas Henua Iti

Cabañas Henua Iti

2.5 out of 5
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Hotel Hare Uta

Hotel Hare Uta

4 out of 5
Av. Hotu Matua S/N, Hanga Roa, Easter Island
Hotel Hare Uta
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