Hanga Roa, which is the main port and capital of the Easter Island, a province of Chile, is located on the west coast of the island. The center of the city, which is located in the lowlands between the volcanoes of Terevaka and Rano Kau, is the Avenida Atamu Tekena which was once known as Avenida Policarpo. In Avenida Atamu Tekena, where the best hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues of the city are located, there is a historical museum and the Catholic Church “Holy Cross Church” - Iglesia Hanga Roa which is one of the most visited places of the island. Christian and Rapa Nui art is mixed in this church in a truly unique manner and it offers colorful atmosphere every Sunday.
In Hanga Roa, which attracts attention with its structures included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, moai statues are worth seeing. In Hanga Roa and nearby places, you can see moai statues at every step. In Hanga Roa, there are many accomodation facilities suitable for every budget. Those, who want to accomodate for affordable prices, can prefer hostels. You can also choose a luxury hotel offering service in Avenida Atamu Tekena.
Carnival-esque, which is one of the biggest events of Polynesia, takes place every year at the beginning of January and February on Easter Island. In addition, within the scope of the Tapati Festival held on a lakeside in Rano Raraku, which is also close to Hanga Roa, you can enjoy many activities like rowing races, dance competitions and sports events. Rapa Nui National Park, Cruz Verde, Hanga Pika and Avenida Te Pito o Te Henua starting near the fishing port and continuing for kilometers are among the places to visit in Hanga Roa, the capital of the Easter Island.
If you go to Ahu Tahai, where you can see the most successful samples of the Chilean traditional architecture, you shouldn't leave this place without seeing Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Ko Te Riku. Playa Pea, which is situated in the southern part of Hanga Roa, is a small beach located on a rocky bay. Mataveri International Airport, which is the only airport on the Easter Island, is the closest airport to Hanga Roa. It is possible to reach the airport by direct flights from Chile and Santiago.