Highlight
Rano Raraku
Where Easter Island's moai were born — nearly 400 statues still in the hillside.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
Included in NP entry (~CLP21,000) (≈ €20 / $22)
From port
15 km / 9.3 mi
Transfer time
40 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Early morning for soft light and fewer visitors
Rano Raraku is the volcanic quarry where nearly all of Easter Island's moai were carved from compressed volcanic ash. About 400 statues remain on the slopes in various stages of completion — some buried to their chins, others fully emerged. A short walking trail winds past dozens of moai, offering close-up views of the carving process frozen in time. The crater lake at the top adds a dramatic backdrop.
Getting there from the port
Taxi from Hanga Piko; 18 km east of Hanga Roa