Saturday 27 April 2013

Anakena












For those who love diving into lapislazuli colored water or walking along beaches of soft white sand, Anakena beach is perfect. This wonderful beach surrounded by a beautiful coconut tree forest is deservedly popular on weekends. Between December and March, it is common to see some huts and salesmen who offer beverages, pies (banana cake) and snacks.
Anakena also has a very symbolic meaning. It is the place where Hotu Matua disembarked. Some people say that one of the many caves along the beach was this king’s home.  Also, Anakena must be the only beach in the world that was blessed with two important archeological sites . On the hill above the beach lies the Ahu Ature Huki, along with an enigmatic and solitary moai. Anakena is also the home of the great Ahu Nau Nau.

1 comment:

  1. Quanta paz este lugar transmite! Lindo demais! Silvinha

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