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Rapa Nui National Park

📍 Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
Rapa Nui National Park
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Quick Facts

Location
Chile, Isla de Pascua
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
Half day
Address
Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
Coordinates
-27.1167, -109.3667

Introduction

Rapa Nui National Park covers some 40 percent of Easter Island, and the whole island entered the UNESCO list as a cultural landscape in 1995. Moai sites are everywhere: Rano Raraku, the quarry where the giants were born, slopes dotted with figures from rough-cut to near-complete; Ahu Tongariki lines 15 moai along the coast for the island's grandest sunrise; and stone houses of the birdman cult cling to the rim of Orongo crater. Sightseeing requires a single national park ticket, sold at the airport and in town — carry it at all times, as it is checked at many site entrances.

✨ Highlights

1
Rano Raraku
The moai quarry — half-born giants frozen in the hillside.
2
Ahu Tongariki
Fifteen statues facing inland; sunrise here is the island's best.
3
Orongo
Birdman-cult houses on the crater rim overlooking three islets.
4
Tahai
The closest site to town, superb at sunset.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:Half a day per area; 1-2 days for all sites.
→Rules:Never touch or climb the moai; one-way trails and timed entry apply.
→Getting Around:Rent a car, ATV or bicycle; some roads are unpaved.
→Best Timing:Sunrise at Tongariki, sunset at Tahai, midday in the quarry.
→Opening Hours:Daily 09:00-18:00; Ahu Tongariki opens about 06:00 for sunrise

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult80 USD
Child40 USD (ages 7-12)
Free AdmissionFree for under 12

💡 Tips

• The pass fades in sun and damp — keep a photo backup.
• Paths in the quarry are steep and slick — grippy shoes.
• Windy with big temperature swings — pack a windbreaker.
• Reach Tongariki 40 minutes before sunrise for the best spot.
• A guide brings the birdman culture alive — worth sharing the cost.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Rapa Nui National Park?

Daily 09:00-18:00; Ahu Tongariki opens about 06:00 for sunrise

How much is the admission for Rapa Nui National Park?

Adult: 80 USD; Child: 40 USD (ages 7-12); Free Admission: Free for under 12

Any practical tips for visiting Rapa Nui National Park?

The pass fades in sun and damp — keep a photo backup. Paths in the quarry are steep and slick — grippy shoes.

How long should I spend at Rapa Nui National Park?

A typical visit takes Half day.

Pass prices and site hours may change; see official Rapa Nui National Park notices.

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