Chile

Anakena

Anakena Beach, located on Easter Island, boasts stunning vistas of the celebrated moai statues. These ancient artifacts, meticulously crafted by hand, display varying heights that span from 1.2 meters to an impressive 10 meters. Additionally, one can easily witness the moai statues directly on the beach without having to traverse any significant distances.

Discover accommodation options near Anakena Beach and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rapa Nui culture amidst the iconic moai statues.

Furthermore, the shoreline of Anakena Beach remains a revered location throughout the history of the Rapa Nui culture. The legend of "Hotu Matu'a and the seven explorers" stipulates that this precise location serves as the doorway where the first king of the island disembarked his ship and settled the inaugural colonies on the isle.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful beach with clear water, food kiosks and souvenir shops nearby. Visitors enjoy swimming and relaxing but complain about the beach being hot and the sand not being great for swimming. There are also restaurants nearby, but prices can be steep. Additionally, some important Moais are located nearby.

Where to Stay near Anakena?

Most visitors to Anakena Beach, located on Easter Island, choose to stay in the nearby town of Hanga Roa, which offers a variety of accommodations and is the island's main hub. While there are no accommodations directly on Anakena Beach, its historical and cultural significance, along with its picturesque setting, make it a popular day-trip destination for those staying elsewhere on the island.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Anakena?

Latitude: -27.0739413 / Longitude: -109.322997

Anakena is located in Chile. The following map of Anakena shows the exact location.


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Anakena: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
This is a challenging day for a beach visit, making it best to skip Anakena today. You can expect frequent light showers throughout the day, accompanied by blustery and unsettled conditions that will make lounging on the sand quite uncomfortable. The air temperature will reach 20.4 °C, feeling rather cool given the persistent breeze. The water temperature is 22.9 °C, but with rough, choppy waves measuring 2.4 m, swimming is definitely not recommended as the conditions are far too hazardous for a dip. Between the grey skies, unpredictable rain, and strong winds blowing off the water, it is simply not the right time for a relaxing afternoon by the shore. Save your beach plans for a time when the weather settles and the surf calms down.
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Air

Low / High18.2°C/20.4°C
Feels Like (High)19.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature22.9 °C
Wave Height2.4 m
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Rain

Rain Chance49%
Rainfall1.6 mm
Rain Duration7 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset08:03/18:30
Sunshine Hours9.8 hrs
UV Index4.5
Cloud Cover44%
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Wind

Speed25.3 km/h
Gusts52.2 km/h
DirectionSE