Easter Island Post Office (Correos de Chile, Hanga Roa)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, Isla de Pascua
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 20-30 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-18:00 · Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00 (lunch break); Sat 10:00-13:00; closed Sundays and holidays; afternoon hours may shorten around festivals
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free to enter · Moai stamps and postcards sold separately; postcards cost CLP 1000 worldwide; ★ the decorative moai passport stamp has moved to the Sernatur tourist office, with a notice on the post office door
- Address
- Te Pito O Te Henua s/n, Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui, Chile (below the Atamu Tekena crossing)
- Coordinates
- -27.1490, -109.4310
Introduction
The Easter Island Post Office is Hanga Roa's only branch of Correos de Chile, tucked below the municipality and fire station on the slope seaward of the Atamu Tekena / Te Pito O Te Henua crossing. It sells stamps and postcards printed with moai and Rapa Nui motifs, and mailing a card to the other side of the world costs just CLP 1000 — many travellers come specifically for a postmark from the edge of the world. The office once stamped passports with a decorative moai mark, but that service has moved to the island's Sernatur tourist information office, with a notice on the door. Just a small room, yet one of Rapa Nui's most ritualised stops.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-18:00 |
Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00 (lunch break); Sat 10:00-13:00; closed Sundays and holidays; afternoon hours may shorten around festivals
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free to enter |
|---|
Moai stamps and postcards sold separately; postcards cost CLP 1000 worldwide; ★ the decorative moai passport stamp has moved to the Sernatur tourist office, with a notice on the post office door
Transportation
100 m seaward from the Atamu Tekena / Te Pito O Te Henua crossing
Below the town hall and fire station; near the church and market
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Easter Island Post Office (Correos de Chile, Hanga Roa)?
Monday: 09:00-18:00; Tuesday: 09:00-18:00; Wednesday: 09:00-18:00; Thursday: 09:00-18:00; Friday: 09:00-18:00; Saturday: 09:00-18:00; Sunday: 09:00-18:00; Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00 (lunch break); Sat 10:00-13:00; closed Sundays and holidays; afternoon hours may shorten around festivals
How much is the admission for Easter Island Post Office (Correos de Chile, Hanga Roa)?
Free Admission: Free to enter; Moai stamps and postcards sold separately; postcards cost CLP 1000 worldwide; ★ the decorative moai passport stamp has moved to the Sernatur tourist office, with a notice on the post office door
How long should I spend at Easter Island Post Office (Correos de Chile, Hanga Roa)?
A typical visit takes 20-30 min.
How do I get to Easter Island Post Office (Correos de Chile, Hanga Roa)?
Driving/Parking: 100 m seaward from the Atamu Tekena / Te Pito O Te Henua crossing
