Ana-te-Pau Cave

Ana Te Pau is a huge cave with high vaults, in which you can move freely. It is located in the Sector Ana Te Pahu area of Rapa Nui National Park.

To the side of the cave are two more long spacious caves that extend for several meters.

It is believed that in ancient times these caves were used as a dwelling. There were found the remains of a fire and a place where they cooked food.

Te Pau Cave is the largest on the island. Some tourists go to the cave to take photos in the hope that there they will find beautiful views and stalactites, but this is not the case. The caves on the island were formed by lava flows, and most of them are still flooded with water.