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Compared 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.
FACILITIES
Area
administration: found
in the Orongo sector, the only place where you can buy your entrance
to the national park and where printed information is sold.
Park ranger's
office: there are two: in Rano Raraku and Anakena.
Camping and picnic
areas:
the Anakena sector has facilities for both camping and picnic
activity. Situated next to the park ranger's office, there are
tables, barbecue areas, and hygienic toilets.
Accommodations:
outside the park there is a good selection of accommodations from
hotels and cabañas (cabins) to small residences run by Rapa Nui
families.
Food:
you can buy food from the local shops which carry a variety of
products.
Services
outside the area:
Telephone: ENTEL offices have telephone and fax services.
Calls outside the island are considered long distance, local calls
are free.
First Aid: Hanga Roa hospital. The emergency telephone
numbers are 100215 and 100217
Food shops: Coya, Rancagua.
Transportation: There is a wide variety of vehicles for
rent, which includes four-wheel drive vehicles, motorbikes and
bicycles, and in addition, you can rent horses. You can also rent
individual taxis on urban routes for a reasonable price, and for
a higher price taxis take residents and tourists to different
places within the national park.
RECOMMENDATIONS
While the park hopes
to serve the needs of its visitors, its primary aim is to preserve
and protect the very fragile structures and sites. Because of
this, we ask you to respect the following recommendations:
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Do not climb the
moais or ceremonial altars (Ahu).
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Do not trample on,
mark or deface the rock carvings in any way.
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Use fires appropriately
and in a controlled way, and only in designated areas.
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Avoid entering,
climbing or walking on the roofs of the Orongo ceremonial
houses.
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Respect the trails
and avoid walking on the moais in the Rano Raraku quarry.
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Try not to damage
the flora and fauna.
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Do not leave or
dump garbage in any part of the national park or on the island.
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Respect the recommendations
of the park rangers and if you have any problems or doubts,
contact them.
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