Ahu Huri a Urenga
A solitary inland moai whose platform faces the winter solstice sunrise. It is believed to have served as an astronomical observatory and is unusual for having two pairs of hands.
Huri a Urenga lies inland, north of Mataveri airport. It is a solitary platform with one restored moai standing on it. Its distinctive feature is that it faces the winter solstice sunrise. It is believed to have been an ancient observatory for tracking the sun and determining planting times. The moai is also described as having 'two pairs of hands,' which is very rare. Visitors are few and the setting is quiet. The site is in the national park fee zone, and entry requires a national park ticket and a licensed guide (subject to current regulations). It is about 4 km from Hanga Roa and can be included in the same itinerary as Puna Pau and Vinapu.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (per park rules)
Nearby sights
- Puna Pau
- Ahu Vinapu
- Hanga Roa
- Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum
- Ahu Tahai
- Ahu Akivi
- Ahu Vaihu (Hanga Te'e)
- Ana Kai Tangata