Ahu Akivi
Ahu Akivi
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,556 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This Ahu(platform) is the only one facing the Pacific ocean. It is a particularly sacred place which has seven moais, all of more or less equal shapes and sizes, and is also known as a celestial observatory that was set up around the 16th century. The site is located inland, rather than along the coast. Moai statues were considered by the early people of Easter Island as their ancestors that were believed to be the reincarnation of important kings or leaders of their clans. The Moais were erected to protect and bring prosperity to their clan and village. The reason for these Moais to face the ocean is believed to offer direct views for the farmers doing farming in the fields between the Ahu and the ocean, during those times. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting this place to any traveler.
Written 22 November 2020
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deborahk3
Maidstone, UK1,820 contributions
May 2019
Ahu Akivi is a particularly sacred site on Easter Island. It is the only place on the Island where the heads face out towards the sea. There are seven heads, all of equal shape and size. This site is located inland rather along the coast. They are thought to originate from the 15th century and were restored in the early 60's. A particular feature of the site, is that the statues exactly face the sunset during the Spring Equinox and their backs face the sunrise during the autumn Equinox; how impressive is that? It is not thought that such an astronomical precise feature can be found anywhere else on the Island. Once again we were taken here on our tour and it is definitely not a site to be missed.
Written 27 April 2020
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Stella R.
Brasilia, DF26 contributions
Feb 2020
I really missed having a guide to tell us more about the seven Moai that are erected there. This is an unmissable site at Rapa Nui Island, because the Moai there are the only ones put up facing the ocean - because they represent young explorers who came from the sea looking at their home. It's said that during the Spring Equinox, they all face directly the sun at the sunset. The moods there are of mystery and awe. Such a special place!
Written 14 February 2020
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,230 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The 7 restored moai are inland facing the Pacific ocean. The Moais were erected to protect and bring prosperity to their clan and village.
A must see and on site is the start of the trail to the highest point on the island.
A must see and on site is the start of the trail to the highest point on the island.
Written 2 January 2020
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Katrien S
Ghent, Belgium1,943 contributions
Jan 2020
This is one of the first sites were moai's were re-erected on a reconstructed ahu, after an initial archaeological survey of the site. Because at the time the site was surrounded by cornfields, and the archaeologists were afraid of runoff, they build a small dike around the site. Now some guides seem to think that this was part of the original site. There are 7 moai on the ahu, all rather similar, although there is a clear difference in size, with the one in the middle the tallest. This is the site furthest from the ocean, and the village lay between the moais and the ocean, instead of more inland.
Written 24 February 2020
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Andy F
Devizes, UK1,396 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
This site has seven moai figures on an ahu facing the sea, rather than away from it. It's been restored to its current position. The background to the figures is grassland and trees, so it's harder to get that classic photo of the figures in any kind of silhouette. But a very interesting site nevertheless.
Written 30 November 2024
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,554 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Unique because they are the only platform moai facing the sea. Ahu Akivi is a particular sacred place on Rapa Nui, looking out towards the Pacific Ocean. The site has seven moai, all of equal shape and size, and is also known as a celestial observatory that was set up around the 16th century. The site is located inland, rather than along the coast
Written 30 January 2024
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Novo Hamburgo, RS3,338 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
Moais platform more to the interior of the island and with the statues looking up to the ocean. Beautiful set of restored moais. To enter you need national park entrance and accompanying guide. The place is very beautiful and the statues and its history impress.
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Written 24 June 2024
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rudyboomer
Wadsworth, IL117 contributions
May 2019
Most of the moai are located near the coast, but Ahu Akivi is inland and feature 8 nearly identical statues .By the time you get here, you'll be tired of taking moai pictures, but take some anyway. You'll be glad when you get home.
Written 3 September 2019
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catsholiday
Nottingham, UK261 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
These statues were the first set to be restored back in 1960. They appear to have been set up facing the sea, unlike all the other Moais but they in actual fact do face the village that was below between the statues and the sea.
One theory is that these seven represented the seven young explorers who were sent to discover whether the island was suitable for colonising but in fact our guide said this was just a story that has grown up and they represent the seven leaders of the tribe that lived there.
An impressive site especially if you can get there before hoards of other tourists.
be warned there are no toilets but you will find local people selling their crafts are high prices. There is no specific fee for this as it is part of the entire Nationa Park so covered by the ticket bought for the entire island.
One theory is that these seven represented the seven young explorers who were sent to discover whether the island was suitable for colonising but in fact our guide said this was just a story that has grown up and they represent the seven leaders of the tribe that lived there.
An impressive site especially if you can get there before hoards of other tourists.
be warned there are no toilets but you will find local people selling their crafts are high prices. There is no specific fee for this as it is part of the entire Nationa Park so covered by the ticket bought for the entire island.
Written 30 May 2013
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qual è il periodo x visitare l.isola di pasqua?
Written 28 June 2017
il nostro inverno equivale alla loro stagione secca se così si può definire (cioè quella con la minor piovosità) ma io ci sono stato i primi di agosto e ho beccato solo sole (forte) e una mezza giornata di pioggerellina leggerissima.
Diciamo che sono stato fortunato visto che a quanto ho capito possono arrivare vere e proprie tempeste che durano anche giorni interi.
Se hai possibilità di scelta vacci a febbraio massimo marzo per diminuire al massimo la possibilità di pioggie ma come ti ho fatto notare anche partendo ad agosto non è escluso che trovi un bel sole :)
Written 29 June 2017
Hello,
I am planning to go to Easter Island this december, and I would be interested to visit Ahu Akivi at sunset. Staying in Hanga Roa and walking there (approx 1.5 hours) would then I be able to walk back in the dark? Are the roads sufficiently lit?
Thank you very much.
Written 2 November 2015
I wouldn't recommend for you to do this. If you're looking for a nice sunset setting, I'd rather recommend Atahai, just (south) outside Hanga Roa, close to the cemetery. In fact, many say this is the best place to watch a sunset. AS
Written 30 May 2016
Qual é a distância do continente até a Ilha de Páscoa? Dá para ir e voltar no mesmo dia?
Written 12 February 2015
Além do mais, as visitas interessantes e indispensáveis duram mais de um dia. Pense em ficar pelo menos 3 dias completos para aproveitar de verdade, fora o dia da chegada e o da partida (três dias acordando e dormindo lá).
Written 29 January 2017
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