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Anakena is Easter Island's only true sand beach and the legendary birthplace of Rapa Nui civilization. Here, according to myth, King Hotu Matua's first canoes landed. Soft white sand is framed by a palm grove and the elegantly restored Ahu Nau Nau moai with their distinctive red topknots. Crystal-clear calm waters are perfect for swimming year-round - even in winter the temperature reaches 20 degrees. Excellent facilities include restaurants, restrooms, and changing rooms.
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Only by plane from Santiago (LATAM, 5.5 hours). Flights 1-2 times daily. From $350 one way. Rare flights from Tahiti available.
Foreigners: $80 USD (or 54,000 CLP). Chileans: 20,000 CLP. Ticket valid for 10 days. Buy at airport on arrival or Ma u Henua office in Hanga Roa.
Yes! Since 2022, an accredited local guide is mandatory for most park sites. Only Tahai and Anakena beach can be visited without a guide.
NO! Strictly forbidden. A tourist was fined $17,000 for touching a moai. Touching, climbing, collecting stones is prohibited. Violation is a criminal offense.
Required: FUI form, accommodation booking at accredited hotel, return ticket (max 30 days on island). Without accommodation booking you wont board in Santiago!
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Easter Island
Bring cash from Santiago - ATMs on the island are often empty or not working
LATAM allows 2 checked bags to the island - bring food from Santiago, everything is expensive on the island
Book accommodation in advance - without confirmed booking you wont board the plane in Santiago
Rent transport - no public transport. Car $50-80/day, scooter $30-50, bicycle $15-25
Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki is a must! 15 moai against the rising sun - the islands best photo
February - Tapati Rapa Nui festival: 2 weeks of traditional competitions, dances and music
Use sunscreen - the sun is very strong, especially in summer (December-March)
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Average temperature by month
27°
20°Jan
27°
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20°Mar
25°
19°Apr
23°
17°May
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17°Jun
21°
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16°Sep
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16°Oct
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17°Nov
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18°Dec
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5 $~0.01 $
Taxi in Hanga Roa: within town ~5 USD. Airport to hotel 15-25 USD. To Ahu Tongariki (roundtrip with waiting) 60-80 USD. To Anakena 70-90 USD. Limited taxis, book ahead. Cash payment
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15 $~0.02 $
Bicycle rental: standard 15-20 USD/day, e-bike 25-30 USD/day. Island is hilly but small (~24 km long). E-bike recommended. Rental shops in Hanga Roa, book ahead
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40 $~0.04 $
Scooter/motorbike rental: 40-60 USD/day. ATV: ~90 USD/day. Book ahead — availability limited. License required. Fuel more expensive than mainland. Rental companies: Insular, Oceanic, etc.
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location.transport.taxi | 5 $ ~0.01 $ | — | Taxi in Hanga Roa: within town ~5 USD. Airport to hotel 15-25 USD. To Ahu Tongariki (roundtrip with waiting) 60-80 USD. To Anakena 70-90 USD. Limited taxis, book ahead. Cash payment |
location.transport.bike | 15 $ ~0.02 $ | — | Bicycle rental: standard 15-20 USD/day, e-bike 25-30 USD/day. Island is hilly but small (~24 km long). E-bike recommended. Rental shops in Hanga Roa, book ahead |
location.transport.scooter | 40 $ ~0.04 $ | — | Scooter/motorbike rental: 40-60 USD/day. ATV: ~90 USD/day. Book ahead — availability limited. License required. Fuel more expensive than mainland. Rental companies: Insular, Oceanic, etc. |
