Sightseeing
Ahu Tahai
📍 Ahu Tahai, Isla de Pascua, Chile
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Introduction
Ahu Tahai, about 1 km northwest of Hanga Roa, was the first ahu restored on Easter Island. One of its five moai has had white coral eyes re-inserted — the only moai on the island 'with eyes'. At sunset it is the island's most popular photo spot.
✨ Highlights
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Moai with eyes
The only statue re-fitted with coral eyes, strikingly lifelike.
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First restoration
The first ahu systematically restored, in the 1970s.
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Sunset icon
Walkable and the island's classic sunset spot.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：About 1 km northwest of Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Admission：National park pass (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• Arrive 40 minutes before sunset to claim a spot.
• Tripods are perfect for moai silhouettes.
• The old museum building beside the site tells the restoration story.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Ahu Tahai?
Arrive 40 minutes before sunset to claim a spot. Tripods are perfect for moai silhouettes.
