Seven Archangels (Hitu Merahi)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile, Isla de Pascua
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 20-30 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-24:00 · An open-air seafront installation, viewable at any time; late-afternoon side light suits photographs
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free · Inside Hanga Roa town; no Rapa Nui National Park ticket required
- Address
- Policarpo Toro, Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Valparaiso Region, Chile
- Coordinates
- -27.1130, -109.3300
Introduction
Hitu Merahi, usually rendered as the Seven Archangels, is a group of modern stone sculptures on the northern seafront of Hanga Roa. It is neither an archaeological site nor a reconstructed display of ancient moai. Chilean artist Paula Yankovic created the ensemble with seven Rapa Nui sculptors, each contributing one of the seven figures that face the Pacific, as a statement of brotherhood between the island and mainland Chile. A plaque at the centre sets out the sequence behind the work: love is energy, energy is humility, humility is peace. The installation sits within walking distance of town, is free and open at all hours, and needs no Rapa Nui National Park ticket. Seen alongside the nearby Moai of Peace and the Tahai complex, it shows how contemporary Rapa Nui art answers the island's thousand-year-old stone tradition.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00-24:00 |
An open-air seafront installation, viewable at any time; late-afternoon side light suits photographs
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free |
|---|
Inside Hanga Roa town; no Rapa Nui National Park ticket required
Transportation
Walk along Policarpo Toro from central Hanga Roa
A short taxi or bike ride within town
Combine with the Moai of Peace and Tahai on an evening seafront walk
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Seven Archangels (Hitu Merahi)?
Monday: 00:00-24:00; Tuesday: 00:00-24:00; Wednesday: 00:00-24:00; Thursday: 00:00-24:00; Friday: 00:00-24:00; Saturday: 00:00-24:00; Sunday: 00:00-24:00; An open-air seafront installation, viewable at any time; late-afternoon side light suits photographs
How much is the admission for Seven Archangels (Hitu Merahi)?
Free Admission: Free; Inside Hanga Roa town; no Rapa Nui National Park ticket required
How long should I spend at Seven Archangels (Hitu Merahi)?
A typical visit takes 20-30 min.
How do I get to Seven Archangels (Hitu Merahi)?
Driving/Parking: Walk along Policarpo Toro from central Hanga Roa; Bus: A short taxi or bike ride within town
