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Playa Ovahe is located just over a mile from Anakena beach in a southeastern direction. This small beach is surrounded by cliffs of reddish volcanic origin. Its waters are of turquoise color and its fine sand is of pink color product of the mixture of the red volcanic slag and the eroded white coral. Certainly worth considering while visiting Anakena beach. …
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Date of experience: December 2019
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I only could find to sand beaches in the island, this is one of them. Is not hide but is not a common place. In the short pad from the parking lot to the beach there is a ancient burial land, please be respectful
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Playa Ovahe is easy to get to once you are on Rapa Nui. It is located very close to Anakena Beach and everyone goes there. After you park your car, just follow the trail to the left. Before you get to the beach itself, take time to look at the ancient funeral site! This is where they would they would burn the dobles of diseased loved ones. Sacred ground! Keep following the path to the left and arrive onto the beach. The colors of the rocks here are just beautiful. Take a swim in the crystal clear water. Enjoy this beautiful spot!…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Ovahe was recommended for snorkeling by my tour guide. It was decent, however, (even according to my guide) it was no comparison to French Polynesia. FYI, nearest toilet is Anakena Beach (2km), no lifeguard, water is colder than Hawaii and Tahiti, and there is a danger of rocks falling. Still I'd do it again. Take your own water/food…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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A truly picturesque little beach next to Anakena beach, difficult to access but all your efforts will be very much rewarded. Don't miss it when at Rapa Nui.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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