Attractions / Rapa Nui National Park
To seeCompared to other parks and reserves, Rapa Nui is not special in terms of the vegetation, yet its beauty lies within its volcanic origin, its oceanic setting, and its mysterious history and monuments. The main attractions are the Rano Kau (crater with lagoon inside and native vegetation), Anakena (restored Ahu, beach and picnic area), Ovahe (pink sand beach) and Maunga Tere Vaka (highest point of island).
To do
- Archeological Interests: the following areas are the richest in this respect: Puna Pau, Rano Raraku, Anakena - Ovahe, Ahu Akivi, Costa Norte.
- Panoramic Views: Puna Pau, Rano Raraku, Anakena - Ovahe.
- The island from horseback: Costa Norte.
- Photography: particularly the areas of Puna Pau, Rano Raraku, Anakena - Ovahe, Ahu Akivi, Costa Norte.
- Swimming and diving: Anakena - Ovahe
- Surfing: Hanga Roa
Trails
In Rano Raraku there are trail paths approximately 1km long, and in Orongo there is a 100m (328 ft) trail with signs along the way that explain the sites and their history. Both trails are signposted and have accompanying leaflets.











