Best Beaches in Hanga Roa

Located on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in Chile, Anakena Beach is a 150-meter-long white coral sand beach with many rocky portions.  This small, sheltered cove is positioned on the southeastern Pacific coastline and has a beautiful backdrop of a grove of palm trees, coastal vegetation, rugged cliffs, and a cafe, which together add to its tropical feel.  The beach has two ceremonial platforms: Ahu-Ature has a single Moai statue, and Ahu Nao-Nao has seven restored Moai statues with topknots, which offers an interesting insight into the island’s rich cultural and historical past.  Anakena Easter Island is part of the Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that aims to protect the rich archaeological heritage of Easter Island.