Ana Te Pahu
Ana Te Pahu
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Stella R.
Brasilia, DF26 contributions
Feb 2020
A beautiful place to take some pictures and have some shadow after a fifteen minute walk in the sun. From the entrance of the site, where cars are parked, the route should be done by feet. Get enough equipment if you wish to go beyond the dark area - the mobile phone lantern will not do the job. Use antislippery shoes too, as it's very umid inside.
Written 14 February 2020
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,507 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
You need a park ticket which costs USD $80 and paid by credit card only. You cannot visit without a guide but as often as you like. Unique from all the other sites as there are no standing Moais. Cave is the largest on the island. Supposedly used by islanders to evade capture by slavers.
Written 30 January 2024
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FS11F
Novo Hamburgo, RS3,330 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Area with ancient caves formed by lava rivers. It is within the national park, being mandatory entry and guide. It is possible to walk through the caves and appreciate the geological formations and nature inside.
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Written 24 June 2024
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,556 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Ana means cave, Te is “the” and Pahu is a Polynesian musical instrument, a kind of a drum, used in Tahiti amongst other places, so probably the Rapanui name means cave for playing the drum. The volcanic eruptions that gave rise to Easter Island thousands of years ago, created lava channels that cover much of the subsoil. Located on the foothill of the Maunga Terevaka, it is the largest cavern on the island and the best example of these large volcanic tubes. It is an off beat attraction that is best explored by walking. One needs to be in decent physical condition for the same as one may counter rough surfaces and frequent bending is needed to navigate through some of the narrow passages. One gets to see caves with open areas that were used by the former Rapa Nui people of centuries past to cultivate bananas, taro, and other produce. Certainly would very highly recommend this tourist attraction preferably with a local guide and with a head light to counteract some of the darkness in some of the passages.
Written 21 November 2020
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,214 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
3 different caves down some uneven stone steps in a banana grove.
Very dark wish I had my torch my phone didn't penetrate the darkness enough.
Go all the way to the end for cool openings to see outside.
You need your pass to get in and it's about a 15-20 minute walk.
Enjoy!
Very dark wish I had my torch my phone didn't penetrate the darkness enough.
Go all the way to the end for cool openings to see outside.
You need your pass to get in and it's about a 15-20 minute walk.
Enjoy!
Written 31 December 2019
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TRAVELdglobenow
Tampa, FL4,989 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Shortly after we checked into our hotel, my husband saw the beautiful ocean and the mountain.
It was a walking distance from our hotel. He told me to wear good walking shoes and take my camera. What a nice place. We went around and saw some people walking, climbing and a couple were fishing. We went back there a few days after. Be careful walking as the trail was uneven. Wear good walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.
Do not forget to bring your camera.
It was a walking distance from our hotel. He told me to wear good walking shoes and take my camera. What a nice place. We went around and saw some people walking, climbing and a couple were fishing. We went back there a few days after. Be careful walking as the trail was uneven. Wear good walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.
Do not forget to bring your camera.
Written 15 January 2014
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Marquestra | A Quest for Travel
Montreal, Canada723 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Hard to imagine that people actually used this place as a refuge... It is smallish to the left but goes in a fair distance to the right as you wind into paths forged centuries ago. Do bring an iPhone to use as a flashlight... Those who are claustrophobic should wait in the parking lot!!!
Written 11 October 2013
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Renan
226 contributions
Sept 2019
I thought it was just a cave with nothing much to offer but I have to admit I was surprised and found it more entertaining than I thought. Couple of nice photos and long ish caves. Good to do if you have some spare time, I would not put that in my top 5 though
Written 24 October 2019
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rudyboomer
Wadsworth, IL118 contributions
May 2019
The underground cave was worth seeing, but the guide seemed bored and after going there everyday for a few years, it's easy to understand why.
Written 3 September 2019
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LuvtoSafari
Los Angeles, CA829 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Unless you have a 4 wheel drive, it can be a long walk to see the caves on very rutted and muddy (after rain) road. You can see it on your own (look from tall tree, they grow at the opening of caves), but you miss out on a lot.
We had a guide and we took us into several caves, explained the different vegetational growing in the cave openings and the history of area and the ancient territory markers we encountered.
The caved can be a little wet and slippery, so wear trail shoes. Bring a flashlight and a compass doesn't hurt if you're on your own as it's pretty flat with tall grass and you can get a little turned around and end up walking a lot longer than you intended.
Some of the caves are pretty deep and windy, I would not recommend going too far on your own as you may get lost in them. Other caves are very shallow and has lots of light.
There are also plenty of cow pie and horse doody, so watch where you step.
We enjoyed this hike a lot. If you're doing the Northcoast hike, this is usually the staring point,
We had a guide and we took us into several caves, explained the different vegetational growing in the cave openings and the history of area and the ancient territory markers we encountered.
The caved can be a little wet and slippery, so wear trail shoes. Bring a flashlight and a compass doesn't hurt if you're on your own as it's pretty flat with tall grass and you can get a little turned around and end up walking a lot longer than you intended.
Some of the caves are pretty deep and windy, I would not recommend going too far on your own as you may get lost in them. Other caves are very shallow and has lots of light.
There are also plenty of cow pie and horse doody, so watch where you step.
We enjoyed this hike a lot. If you're doing the Northcoast hike, this is usually the staring point,
Written 29 July 2015
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Oi Marcelo!
Para visitar essa caverna é necessário um guia, ou ingresso? É possível ir em grupo de turistas e entrar ou é perigoso?
Se precisar de guia/ ingresso para visitar, você tem ideia do preço?
Obrigada!
Written 26 December 2014
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