Easter Island - West Coast

This site, which includes seven moai, was restored in the 1960s. At the equinoxes the figures are facing directly towards the setting sun.

At Ahu Vinapu are two major ahu where moai once stood. The fallen remains of the broken moai can now be seen lying on the ground. The figures here are slightly different from most others. While most do not have legs this site contains moai with short legs.

Ana Te Pahu is a former cave dwelling. In front is an a garden with traditional island fruits and vegetables.

On the slopes of Orito is an obsidian quarry, which was used to create spearheads and various types of tools.

The Orongo Ceremonial Village is perched above the Rano Kau crater lake, on the crater wall. The site, which was the ceremonial village of a bird cult, was active in the 18th and 19th centuries. The village looks out over the ocean and offshore islands. It has been partially restored and is open to visitors.

Boulders in the area display petroglyphs, with bird-like carvings. A nearby trail leads down into the crater.

Puna Pau, with a small crater, is known for its red scoria which was used to make pukao, the topknot on the head of a moai.