ahu akahanga

Several tumbled Moai are on display, likely tipped by a tsunami. The are old and showcdetails of construction with out new concrete. As always, fascinating history and site on this wonderful island.

An un rehabilitated group of statues. Makes a dramatic statement, especially as we saw it in pouring rain. you need a guide.

you are on the SE coast and can also see many of the wild horses that I just happen to love. The archaeological remains of this and the Ura Uranga Te Mahina center are very worth visiting. The first paramount chief of the island was buried here.

This altar and its moai were not restored, so it provides an interesting glimpse in to the past. There are also ruins of a village and a small cave. It's best if you go with a guide who can explain what you're looking at because there are no signs or anything.

An extensive site with 4 separate ahu, 12 moai and 8 pukao (top knots) all of which were pushed over and have not been restored. I love this site, it was peaceful and eery at the same time, with great views over the sea. It is also known as the King's Platform. We almost had the whole place to ourselves and it was amazing to walk around in what felt to be a true archeological site.

THis is a place where you can see how the villages were found and the Moais were found when the spanish arrived in the island. It is a great place to begin your experience and listen to the stories and archeological evidences. All the archeological places are better experienced with a guide than on your own.

Like everithing in Easter Islan is an amazing place .I d like to see the Moais rebuilded ...... the catlle and horses ...they step on the places ...sometimes

This is a different experience from many of the other sites on Easter Island. Not as 'famous' as its sister sites, Akahanga's claim to fame is that here you will see fallen Moai. Worth a visit.

A great site for those with an interest in the history of the island and who want some alternative photos of moai.We had the place pretty much to ourselves and got to explore extensivelyAt the back of the platform there are some picturesque statues (all fallen/toppled) including a very small one, probably one of the earliest. There are some good photo opportunities here especially of the alien looking moai.You can respectfully get very close to the moai, without touching them. It is interesting because they are all face down but clearly the eye sockets, nose etc are still intact, adding to the theory that they were gently placed down rather than thrown down.Would recommend taking a decent guidebook so that you can explore this yourself and still understand what is happening at this site (otherwise its a pie of fallen rocks and the magic is lost)

Another excellent stop on your Easter Island loop. This site provides you views of the ocean as fallen Moai surround the area. Don't miss the hats too.

To see the giant statues all lined up was mind-boggling. We even saw these giants at sunrise. Worth getting up before sunrise.

This site is easy to visit on your own. Make sure you walk around the back of the Ahu, because the best Moai are there.

There is so much on Easter Island that this is a bit disappointing unless you you are really into it in a big way. Not much to photograph except for a few fallen moai. If you have to limit your visiting then if you don't see this you will not be missing much.

After seeing Akivi and Tongariki, with their 7 and 15 restored moai, Akahanga was a little disappointing for most people we spoke with. But not for the enthusiasts, of course! Akahanga is still in ruins and shows what modern archeologists encountered at first visit.

This is one of the most interesting sites on Easter Island not because of what is standing but rather, because of what has fallen. Several Moais lie face down and in pieces. A few of the red hats also lie about. Some suggest the statues are down due to a tidal wave while others, perhaps the majority see the downed Moais as a product of a civil war. Either way, it is a fascinating location. And, there are remains of houses and garden plots and even a large cave. The beauty of the location is its proximity to the ocean and the rugged lava remnant coast. You need time to visit this location and apparently regular tours do not devote the time so hire/rent a car and drive yourself about. Driving is easy and safe--but for the horses and cows and bit of rough road and you can drive the entire Island in half a day. If you visit sites on your own make sure you have purchased a National Park Pass--down by the dock.