Anakena Beach
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, Isla de Pascua
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- 1-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 08:00-17:30 · Inside Rapa Nui National Park (8:00-17:30); park ticket required; beach open during park hours
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Beach free (outdoor) · Rapa Nui National Park ticket required (foreigners ~USD 80 / CLP 54,000)
- Address
- Anakena, north coast of Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua), Chile
- Coordinates
- -27.0780, -109.3230
Introduction
Anakena Beach is one of Rapa Nui's rare white-sand beaches, shaded by palms and lapped by clear water, famed for the row of Ahu Nau Nau moai behind it. The restored moai wear red scoria hats (pukao), framing a postcard scene of green lawn and blue sea. Legend holds that Hotu Matu'a, the island's founding ancestor, landed here — making it a key cultural and origin site. Good for swimming and picnics, it is the top spot to relax after moai-touring.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00-17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00-17:30 |
| Friday | 08:00-17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00-17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00-17:30 |
Inside Rapa Nui National Park (8:00-17:30); park ticket required; beach open during park hours
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Beach free (outdoor) |
|---|
Rapa Nui National Park ticket required (foreigners ~USD 80 / CLP 54,000)
Transportation
~30-40 min by rental car or tour from Hanga Roa, then walk from lot
One of few white-sand palm beaches; no public transit
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Anakena Beach?
Monday: 08:00-17:30; Tuesday: 08:00-17:30; Wednesday: 08:00-17:30; Thursday: 08:00-17:30; Friday: 08:00-17:30; Saturday: 08:00-17:30; Sunday: 08:00-17:30; Inside Rapa Nui National Park (8:00-17:30); park ticket required; beach open during park hours
How much is the admission for Anakena Beach?
Free Admission: Beach free (outdoor); Rapa Nui National Park ticket required (foreigners ~USD 80 / CLP 54,000)
How long should I spend at Anakena Beach?
A typical visit takes 1-3 hours.
How do I get to Anakena Beach?
Driving/Parking: ~30-40 min by rental car or tour from Hanga Roa, then walk from lot
