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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Rapa Nui

Hanga Roa, Chile

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 49 2026
Rapa Nui

Rapa Nui National Park covers nearly half of Easter Island in the Pacific. Visitors walk among moai statues at quarries, platforms by the beach and ceremonial sites.

Highlights

  • Rano Raraku quarry
  • Ahu Tongariki platform
  • Moai statues at sunrise

Good to know

  • Park ticket costs about US$80 per person, valid 10 days
  • A certified guide or local is required at most sites
  • Guides cost extra, often US$60 to US$100 per day

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