National Park & Nature

Kari-Kari

📍 Rano Kau crater rim, southwest coast, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile

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Quick Facts

Location: Chile, Isla de Pascua
Category: National Park & Nature
Duration: About 1 hour
Opening Hours: Outdoor site, best visited in daylight; national park ticket required
Ticket Price: Adult: USD 80 (about CLP 76,000) · Child: Ages 7-12: USD 40 · Valid 10 days; buy online or at the airport
Address: Rano Kau crater rim, southwest coast, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile
Coordinates: -27.1932, -109.4329

Introduction

Kari Kari sits on the rim of the Rano Kau volcano on Easter Island's southwest coast—a roughly 400-meter gap in the crater wall carved by marine erosion, through which lava once spilled into the Pacific. The area lies within Rapa Nui National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995) along the same southwest coast as the Orongo birdman village, with views to the Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao islets. Travel accounts describe petroglyphs of fishing scenes on the walls of nearby caves.

✨ Highlights

Sea-Carved Gap

A roughly 400-meter gap in Rano Kau's crater wall, eroded by the sea, where lava once flowed into the ocean.

Crater Cliffs

Rano Kau's caldera spans about 1.6 km with cliffs up to 300 meters high.

Orongo Coastline

On the same southwest coast as Orongo village, facing the Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao islets.

Petroglyph Caves

Travel accounts describe fishing-scene petroglyphs on nearby cave walls.

World Heritage

Within Rapa Nui National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.

Easy Walks

Local operators run easy Kari Kari walks with panoramic Pacific and cliff views.

🛈 Practical Info

→Address：Rano Kau crater rim, southwest coast, Easter Island

→Duration：About 1 hour

→Park：Rapa Nui National Park (World Heritage, about 40% of the island)

→Note：An accredited Ma'u Henua guide is required for park entry

→Opening Hours：Outdoor site, best visited in daylight; national park ticket required

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	USD 80 (about CLP 76,000)
Child	Ages 7-12: USD 40
Free Admission	Under 6: free

Valid 10 days; buy online or at the airport

Transportation

Driving/Parking

By car from Hanga Roa along the southwest coast road

Note

Accredited guide required by the park

💡 Tips

• Rapa Nui National Park tickets: adults USD 80 (about CLP 76,000), ages 7-12 USD 40, under 6 free, valid 10 days from first use.

• Buy tickets on the park website or at Mataveri Airport; Rano Raraku and Orongo allow only one entry per ticket.

• The park requires an accredited guide for its sites—book a half- or full-day tour in advance.

• Reachable by car from Hanga Roa along the southwest coast; usually combined with Orongo and Rano Kau in one day.

• Cliff winds can be strong—stay on marked paths and keep out of closed areas.

• Easter Island is expensive; carry enough Chilean pesos in cash.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kari-Kari?

Outdoor site, best visited in daylight; national park ticket required

How much is the admission for Kari-Kari?

Adult: USD 80 (about CLP 76,000); Child: Ages 7-12: USD 40; Free Admission: Under 6: free; Valid 10 days; buy online or at the airport

Any practical tips for visiting Kari-Kari?

Rapa Nui National Park tickets: adults USD 80 (about CLP 76,000), ages 7-12 USD 40, under 6 free, valid 10 days from first use. Buy tickets on the park website or at Mataveri Airport; Rano Raraku and Orongo allow only one entry per ticket.