About Anakena

Most of the coastline of Easter Island is rocky. Anakena Beach is only one of two sandy beaches. When you’ve finished marvelling at the moai stone heads and Orongo Ceremonial Village, be sure to head here to squish the white sand between your toes.

Anakena is known for a few reasons. Ahu Ature Huki and Ahu Nao-Nao are both here; two monuments restored in 1954. Ahu Ature has just one moai while Nao-Nao has seven. It was the ceremonial centre for the reading of the Rongorongo boards. And, if you were a chief from one of the western tribes and won the bird-man competition, you would finish by celebrating at Anakena.

If legends are correct, Anakena was also where Hotu Matu-a first landed and settled on Rapa Nui.

 

Must See

  • Watch The Sunrise At Ahu Tongariki.
  • Rent A Car To Explore The Island.
  • Swim At Anakena Beach.
  • Scuba Dive With The Underwater Moai.
  • Go Stargazing At Night.
  • Rent A Board And Go Surfing.
  • Explore The Anthropological Museum.
  • Visit The Quarry At Rano Raraku

How to reach

You can either take a bus or a metro.These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Metro: Metro - L1; Bus: Bus - 101, Bus - 216, Bus - 302, Bus - 609. And a list of stops closest to your destination: Cuatro Norte - Tres Poniente; Cuatro Norte - Cinco Poniente; Libertad - Seis Norte; Libertad Copec; Seis Poniente.

Tips

  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes
  • Carry enough water. 
  • Do not litter on parks or streets. Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
  • Tourists can use Chilean Pesos (CLP) or Dollars (USD) for shopping, in restaurants, or to pay for other services. However, USD is generally accepted in cash only (CLP is the local currency after all, and USD is accepted only for the convenience)
  • Can pack some snacks for the journey.
  • Must try the local restaurants. 
  • The beach has restrooms and good places to eat as well. 
     

Visit Time

Sunday              9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Monday            9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Tuesday           9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Wednesday     9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Thursday        9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Friday           9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.
Saturday      9:00 am.to 6:00 pm.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1-2 days, or maybe more.

 

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Weather

Light Rain 23.31°C

 

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