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Anakena, Easter Island - Photo Galley
Click on any photo for a larger view. Many of the photos appearing here have been donated to our site by visitors who have returned from Easter Island wanting to share their experiences.
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Hangaroa Village Hangaroa village. Ahu Tautira is at the left center, with the caleta and little fishing boats in the right foreground. Rano Kau can be seen in the distance, on the left.
The Caleta A view of the caleta, pier, and fishing boats.
The Caleta The caleta at Hangaroa is one of the active centers of the island as fishermen come and go, cargo is uploaded, young people swim and surf, and a dive shop supplies those who wish to scuba dive.
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A moai at the caleta = The moai that stands at the caleta was erected there in the 1940s. It came from an ahu to the north of the village area. Set up in modern times, it looks out to sea. In ancient times they all faced inland, with their backs to the sea.
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Ice Cream at the Soccer Field An ice cream wagon near the soccer field is a popular place to stop in the hot Summer weather.
Hangaroa Restaurant One of the many small restaurants in the village of Hangaroa.
The entrance to the lovely Hotel Otai, in the center of the village of Hangaroa.
An Island Home Many of the older homes and structures in Hangaroa were built of odds and ends and have a rather casual appearance.
The Moai's Eye
 A display at the Englert Museum shows an example of a moai's eye socket with inset white coral eye and red scoria pupil. The museum is near Tahai.
A Village Restaurant A typical small restaurant in Hangaroa.
The Artisan's Market
 The new artisans market, near the church. This is a good place to find souvenirs and gift items.
Paved roads in Hangaroa
 The village's main street, Atamu Tekena. Some streets have been paved in recent years and rain gutters have been installed to carry off rainwater during heavy storms.
Another Paved Road in the Village Another of Hangaroa's paved roads.
Spider Bank
 The island's modern bank. To some it resembles a giant arachnid. It is the only bank on the island.
Oceanside Pool
 Oceanside pool and picnic area on the edge of Hangaroa village, just north of the caleta.
The Oceanside Pool The Another view of the oceanside pool and park.
Looking North towards Teravaka Looking north with Mt. Terevaka in the distance and the ocean side pool and park in the foreground. Swimming and surfing are popular activities for the island's young people.
Modern Monuments
 A small park is located at the corner of Atamu Tekena and Te Pito te Henua streets. The statues represent an early king, Atamu Tekena, and the man who was instrumental in the annexation of the island to Chile in 1888, Policarpo Toro.
The park has benches and tables for resting under the shade trees.
The cemetery on the north end of town is filled with many unique graves. Like the ahu and moai before them, their backs are to the sea, allowing visitors to look out towards their ancestral home. Traditionally it was to there, to Hiva, that all islanders returned after death.

In the background (to the north) is the Tahai Ceremonial Complex, at the northern limit of Hanga Roa Village. Here you can see Ahu Vai Uri, Ahu Tahai, and Ahu Ko te Riku.
The Rapa Nui Cenetary The cemetery looking west.
A Modern Sculpture
 The coastline just south of the caleta. This sculpture is modern. Many modern works like this are displayed throughout the village, created by talented Rapanui artists.
Looking South from Hangaroa Looking southwest from the caleta, over the southern extent of Hanga Roa, across Mataveri, and up the northwest slopes of Rano Kau.

Another View of Hangaroa View looking across a part of the village of Hangaroa. The tall lights are for night games at the soccer field.
The Church The front of the island church at the end of Sunday mass. This photo was taken years before the current landscaping was installed.
Another view of the Church The front of the island church after its renovations.

Protest Signs Protest signs and flags are displayed on the grounds of the island church. The focus of this protest is the return of land to the Rapanui islanders.

The Island's Sole Gas Station The island's only gas station, located on Hotu Matua street.
The Tapiti Fishing Competition The caleta during the Tapati fishing competition. The crowd has gathered to see the size of the catch. The fisherman with the largest fish winds the contest, and a prize is given for those with the most fish.
Rainbow over Ahu Tautira A rainbow touched the statue at Ahu Tautira near the caleta. A supply ship can be seen in the distance.
Kids Swimming Rapanui kids having fun near the caleta.
Iorana Hotel The entrance to Hotel Iorana.
Equine Travel Horses are still used by many islanders, such as this boy.
The Artisan's Market Wood and stone carvings are for sale at the artisans market, along with pareu and shells from Tahiti.
Island artisans carve small replicas of the statues for sale to tourists.
An art show in the village. Many local artists have exhibitions here during Tapati festival.
The Island Museum with its coral eye The Sebastián Englert Museum is located north of the village. Exhibits include the only intact coral eye that has been found.
Shops The shops and restaurants on Atumu Tekena street. Note the carved wood shark hanging over the entry.
Modern masonry wall being constructed around a personal residence.
A Rapanui plowing his personal vegetable garden.
Government offices on the island.
Unsightly rubble at the shoreline.

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02/12/07