Island in Valparaíso, Chile
Easter Island
Remote Polynesian island of moai, volcanic craters and ocean cliffs, about 3,700 km off Chile. Safe and slow-paced, but flights, lodging and food are very expensive and the island is small.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$2,040–3,050Comfortable, one person · $2M–3MDetails
- Value for money42/100Better value than 41% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goNov–AprWarmest: Feb, 24°CDetails
- Internet364 MbpsFixed broadband, Chile medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledTap water is not recommended; use bottled or filtered water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$36–71Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundRental car or pickupWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants; carry cash for small shops, snack stands and park extras.Details
Where to stay in Easter Island
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Hanga Roa center | Only town: restaurants, shops, dive centers, walking distance to harbor |
| Hanga Roa coast road | Sea views and sunsets at Ahu Tahai, a short walk |
| Rural lodges (Vaitea / Anakena side) | Quiet stays; need a car or taxi |
Apps that work in Easter Island
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Recorrido.cl: Compare and buy intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: No ride apps. Taxis and hotel pickups are the norm; agree prices before heading to remote sites.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Chile.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants; carry cash for small shops, snack stands and park extras.
- Currency: Peso (CLP). US$1 ≈ $982.01 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs charge foreign cards a fixed fee per withdrawal and cap amounts fairly low.
- Tipping: Restaurants suggest a voluntary 10% tip; the server or card machine asks if you want it included. Taxis aren't tipped.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted at almost all contactless terminals.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Declare all food, plant and animal products on the SAG form; undeclared fruit or meat brings heavy fines.
- Entry generates a digital tourist card; keep it, as hotels ask for it with your passport to waive 19% VAT.
Emergency numbers
Police 133 · Ambulance 131 · Fire 132
Plugs
Type C, L · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid chips from Entel, Movistar, WOM or Claro are sold in carrier shops and kiosks for a few thousand pesos; register with your passport. eSIMs work for visitors.
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