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Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
Puna Pau is a small red-scoria quarry on Easter Island where the moai’s pukao were carved. Visit to see the material choices, quarry marks and hands-on history behind the island’s most iconic headgear.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
Ahu Akivi’s seven moai stare toward the ocean like ancient sentries. This accessible site pairs geology, myth, and hands-on archaeology, making it a must-see on any Easter Island itinerary.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
Hanga Piko is Easter Island’s hush—black lava benches, clear reefs and local stories braided with the surf. This guide shows how to experience the cove’s best snorkel, shore and cultural adventures with respect and preparation.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
Ahu Tongariki’s fifteen moai face the Pacific like sentinels. Visit at sunrise to see the statues silhouette into life and pair the visit with quarry tours and full-day guided circuits for context.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
A wind-swept volcanic hollow where nearly 400 moai were carved, Rano Raraku offers a rare look at the island’s workshop and its makers. This guide balances immersive history with practical advice for visiting the quarry.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
Perched on the rim of Rano Kau, Orongo is where ritual, geology, and the Pacific meet. Walk the stone houses and petroglyphs of the Birdman ceremony, feel the wind, and learn the island’s layered history while taking in one of the South Pacific’s most dramatic coastal views.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Hanga Roa, Valparaíso Region
From Terevaka’s ridgelines to the sheltered coves below, this four-day tour delivers a concentrated portrait of Easter Island—moai, marine life, and music—without the fluff. Practical, immersive, and respectful of the island’s cultural and environmental rhythms.
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