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Hanga Roa
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Hanga Roa

The only town on remote Easter Island, where hundreds of monolithic moai statues stand guard over Polynesian shores.

Notable spots

  • Ahu Tongariki

    History

    Fifteen moai in a row against the Pacific sunrise.

  • Rano Raraku

    History

    The volcanic quarry where the moai were carved.

  • Anakena Beach

    Beach

  • Orongo Ceremonial Village

    Culture

Hanga Roa weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Hanga Roa in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Photo: Ahu Tongariki — Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia