Hanga Roa - Hanga Roa

"Ahu Ko Te Riku" in Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa
regionValparaíso
Residents
7.163 (2017)
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Hanga Roa is the only city on the Easter island.

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getting there

By plane

Mataveri International Airport - in Spanish too Isla de Pascua Airport (IATA: IPC, ICAO: SCIP) - Located at the southern end of Hanga Roa and served 4 times a week by LAN Airlines approached. There are connections to Santiago de Chile and Papeete. The flight time from Santiago is 5 hours 40 minutes.

By boat

The island can also be reached by ship, which takes just under a week from Valparaiso from needed.

mobility

Map of Hanga Roa
Main street in Hanga Roa

Since Hanga Roa is not very big, there is no public transport. The surrounding area can be explored on foot, but for more distant destinations it is advisable to rent a car or bike.

  • Radio taxi, Petero Atamu. Tel.: (0)32 210 03 99.
  • Oceanic Rent a Car, Atamu Tekena. Tel.: (0)32 255 13 92, (0)32 210 09 86, (0)32 210 09 85, Email: . last change: Jul. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • Pascual Rent a Car, Atamu Tekena s / n. Tel.: (0)32 210 09 00, (0)32 255 16 01, Email: . last change: Jul. 2016 (information may be out of date)

Attention: rental cars are only insured if you pay by credit card!

Tourist Attractions

The Museo Anthropológico Sebastian Englert, in the north of the village, explains the history of the island very clearly. Most of the carvings and objets d'art are reproductions; the originals are exhibited in museums around the world, particularly the Thor Heyerdahl Museum in Oslo and the British Museum in London. Open Tue to Fri 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Sat and Sun 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, admission US $ 2

Not far from the museum and easily reached on foot via a coastal path is the Ahu Tahai. There are five moai, some of which are heavily weathered. The site was restored from 1968 to 1970 by the American archaeologist William Mulloy. A few meters further north are Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Ko Te Riku, each with a moai. Here you can see spectacular sunsets every evening - and take photos.

There is a small one at the western exit of the village Botanical Garden. Here you can see, among other things, back-breeding of the Toromiro tree. This used to cover large parts of the island. Attempts to replant it extensively have so far failed, as the harsh climate and vermin repeatedly destroyed the seedlings.

The cave is located southwest of the village, behind the airport Ana Kai Tangata. On a stone slab you can see interesting wall paintings, which unfortunately are a bit weathered. The final scenes of the film Rapa Nui were filmed in this cave.

activities

The main attractions of Easter Island are the huge moai statues on their ahus. In order to see them and at the same time learn something about their history, it is advisable to book a guided tour. Various companies as well as individuals offer Day or half day tours at:

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The still relatively untouched underwater nature around Easter Island is for Snorkelers and Diver a real paradise. Night diving tours are offered as a special experience.

There surfing originated in Polynesia, it is also a widespread and popular sport among the people of Easter Island. Surfboards can be bought from the above Diving providers or rented by private individuals. The waves around Easter Island also offer experienced surfers one or the other challenge.

Different areas of the island are neither accessible by car nor by bike. Those who want to explore these areas can either rent a horse or take a guided tour Ride out take part.

shop

  • Amahiro Music , Native singer-songwriter from Rapa Nui Mario "Ama" Tel: 56 9 88314157, [[1]]

kitchen

  • Tararaina, Atamu Tekena s / n. Tel.: (0)32 255 12 40. Fish, empanadas, grill.
  • Pea, Av. Policarpo Toro. directly on the harbor, terrace with sea view.
  • Au Bout du Monde, Av. Policarpo Toro. Tel.: (0)32 255 20 60. very good Polynesian-Belgian cuisine, Polynesian dance show: 10,000 pesos, food is ordered à la carte.Open: 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.00pm-10.30pm, closed Tuesdays.

nightlife

accommodation

Cheap

  • Res Kona Tau, Avareipua. Tel.: (0)32 210 03 21. Youth hostel, including breakfast.last change: Jul. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • Cabañas Hati Vave, Av. Pont s / n. Mobile: (0)9 84 67 91 05, Email: . fully equipped apartments right by the sea.last change: Jul. 2016 (information may be out of date)

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Upscale

  • Iorana, Ana Magara promontory. Tel.: (0)32 210 03 12. last change: Jul. 2016 (information may be out of date)

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Practical advice

Post office

There is a Post office on Te Pito o Te Henua street, opposite the O'tai Hotel, about 50 m from the port. Postcards, letters and parcels can be posted here. If you want, you can get one "Entry stamp" in his passport. Open Mo-Fr 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sa 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

On Av. There are several Atamu Tekena Internet-Cafes that also offer telephone connections to the Chilean mainland (subsidized by the state) or abroad. The connection is not particularly fast, but it is quite expensive as it has to be established via satellite. In the airport building offers Duck free WiFi connections.

Roaming works very well in the village, outside of Hanga Roa there is practically no cell phone reception. If you want to buy a Chilean SIM card, you can do so in the Entel branch on Oho Vehi Street. Opening times: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

trips

Information on tour providers can be found in the section activities. The sights outside Hanga Roas are in the article Easter island described.

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