Things to do
Rapa Nui blends UNESCO-listed archaeology, Polynesian living culture, and small-island outdoor life. Browse by theme—then book tours, rentals, and tickets through local providers and official park channels.
Beaches
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Anakena: wide moai-backed sand, palms, and beach restaurants; Ovahe: quieter cove, standout snorkelling when the sea allows.
Boat trips
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Sport-fishing runs, combo sightseeing, and opportunistic whale-watching when seas cooperate.
Catholic church
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Working Catholic parish with Polynesian carving, colour, and quiet visiting etiquette.
Dance show
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Tapati Rapa Nui, dance & music evenings, crafts, and Polynesian storytelling.
Fishing
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Shore casting, skiff charters, and a culture where many families still know the sea by heart.
Food & dining
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Restaurants, street kitchens, fresh fish, and island-grown produce.
Hiking
Volcano rims, grasslands, sea cliffs, and long coastal treks away from crowds.
Horseback riding
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Coastal trails, sunset rides, and small-group outings with local stables.
Ice cream
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Artisan scoops on hot days—cool down between park outings and coastal walks.
Kayaking
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Calm-window coastal paddles when operators run; wind and swell cancel more often than brochures admit.
Museum
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Father Sebastian Englert Museum, artisan markets, church, and everyday island life.
Nightlife
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Bars, live music, and cold beer—conversational nights that wind down earlier than big cities.
Passport stamp
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Decorative moai ink stamp at Correos de Chile—not immigration paperwork.
Plane spotting
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NASA-length runway, sea breeze approaches, jets low over the coastal road.
Rent a vehicle
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Rent wheels to reach sunrise sites, hidden shores, and viewpoints on your own schedule.
Restaurants
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Town strips, kitchen hours, reservations in high season—and the island pace between order and plate.
Scuba diving
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Certified shore and boat dives; cooler water than tropical Polynesia and eastern Pacific marine life.
Shopping & handicrafts
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Carvings, shell jewellery, textiles—choose authentic work and pay makers directly when you can.
Snorkelling
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Inshore pockets on calm days; rocky entries and limited rescue cover compared with big resorts.
Stargazing
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Dark skies, southern constellations, and guided night tours when weather allows.
Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki
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Fifteen moai at first light—Rapa Nui’s most famous dawn lineup inside the national park.
Sunset at Tahai
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Classic moai silhouettes minutes from Hanga Roa—west-facing light over the Pacific.
Surfing
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Reef breaks for many levels—read swell, respect locals, and mind sharp lava.
Tattoo
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Polynesian-inspired designs—choose licensed studios, spotless hygiene, and respectful motifs.
Tours
Park rules mean the iconic moai circuit is mainly a guided experience—tours are how most visitors see the major sites properly.
Watch the Rapa Nui (1994) movie
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Kevin Costner-produced Hollywood epic—occasional hotel screenings; rights and schedules vary.