Te Pahu Caves Tours

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Hanga Roa Travel Guide

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Ahu Akivi

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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.

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

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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.

Vinapu

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

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.

Rapa Nui National Park

5/5(30 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rapa Nui National Park, a lovely green space in Hanga Roa. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Te Peu

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Hanga Roa when you spend time at Ahu Te Peu. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Best Lodging Options Near Te Pahu Caves

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