Home > South America > Chile > Pacific Islands > Easter Island > Hanga Roa

Ready to go to Hanga Roa?

Been to Hanga Roa?
Share your knowledge with other travelers.
What is this?
Hanga Roa Ratings:
0%
Based on 0 Ratings
  
V!VA Travel Guides WIKI
Share your knowledge on the web and get your review published in our next printed guidebook! Find out more about us.

Close box

 

Hanga Roa

Moai's along the sea frontage of Hanga Roa
+ Add a Photo

See all Hanga Roa Photos

By Zenan Delaney

Easter Island’s capital and only urban presence, Hanga Roa, lies in a low lying area, on the southern stretch of the westerly coast of Rapa Nui. The village of 3,500+ inhabitants is a treasure trove for any tourist, and a pleasure to walk round. The town’s speed limits, as low as 30 kmph, make for a pleasant change in the pace of life.

The center of Hanga Roa is adorned with mature trees and all kinds of invading vegetation. Lacking those familiar rows of flowering border plants in geometric designs, the plaza in front of the municipal building appears a bit shabby. Although, this adds to the island’s windswept feeling.

Read more...

Sponsors
4 & 5** Custom & Scheduled Tours by www.SouthAmerica.travel
Create your own travel itinerary with our custom Travel Planner, or choose from one of our 100s of carefully designed itineraries. Special escorted departures.
SouthAmerica.travel

All Activities in Hanga Roa

Kari Kari

The folkloric traditional ballet, Kari Kari, is the pride of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). This spectacular is guaranteed to bring ...

Great V!VA Travel Guides Books about Hanga Roa
Buy the world's most up-to-date guidebook about Peru.
Get it from Amazon or direct from V!VA.
Or download free chapters from this book.

V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love

Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.
Get it from Amazon, Barnes&Noble or direct from V!VA.
Download free chapters from this book.
Download free Google Earth version chapters.

 
South America | Central America and Mexico | Africa | Europe | Oceania | Asia | Antarctica | North America |
Advertise | Anúnciese | Jobs | Alliances | Alianzas | Terms of Use | Useful Sites | Contact Us | About Us | Blog |
Copyright (c) 2006-2008 VIVA Publishing Network S.A. All Rights Reserved