Historic Ruins & Heritage
Ahu Tahai
📍 Ahu Tahai, Isla de Pascua, Chile
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, Isla de Pascua
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- National park pass (confirm on site)
- Address
- Ahu Tahai, Isla de Pascua, Chile
- Coordinates
- -27.1450, -109.3555
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
1
Moai with eyes
The only statue re-fitted with coral eyes, strikingly lifelike.
2
First restoration
The first ahu systematically restored, in the 1970s.
3
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
→Ticket Information：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
How much is the admission for Ahu Tahai?
National park pass (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Ahu Tahai?
Arrive 40 minutes before sunset to claim a spot. Tripods are perfect for moai silhouettes.
How long should I spend at Ahu Tahai?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
