Hanga Roa, Chile Cruises

Hanga Roa, Chile Cruise Port

• To sunbathe or snorkel before or after sightseeing, Playa Ovahe is a smaller beach which tends to be less crowded than the more famous Anakena. There's also a nearby cliff which provides amazing views from the top.
   
• Of course travelers want to see the statues, and there are plenty of nearby places in which to do so (although they're scattered throughout the island). Closest to town are Caleta Hanga Roa and Ahu Tautira, which overlook the fishing port. Further away, Ahu Akahanga features some large moai which are unfortunately toppled over. Many cruise lines will offer specific tours to see the moai, so site options should be plentiful.
   
• For burst of color and lush vegetation, visit the Jardin Tau Kiani Rapa Nui (botanical garden). With over 2,500 species of plants from all over the world, the garden also features a landscape design made with the wood and volcanic rocks that characterize Easter Island.
   
• To explore Hanga Roa's history, visit the Museo Antropológico Sebastián Englert (Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum). Dedicated to preserving the Rapa Nui culture, you'll find everything from the weapons and tools used during ancient times to ceremonial homes and replica Rongo-Rongo tablets, whose script remains a mystery.