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Tourist o ce Policarpo Toro at Tu'u Maheke (Mon-Fri
8.30am-6pm; T 32 2100255). Helpful staff provide
detailed information on the island's attractions and can
help you organize camping, activities such as horseriding,
and vehicle rental; some English and French is spoken.
There is a tourist information booth at the airport
providing brochures on the island.

garden. Large brea kfasts are a bonus, b ut the staff can be
hard to find. Dorms CH$17,500 , doubles CH$45,000

EATING
Café Ra'a Atamu Tekena s/n, near Plaza Policarpo Toro.
Popular café with outdoor terrace, excelling in light dishes.
The tuna ceviche ( CH$10,000) is divine and the fresh fruit
juices are excellent (if pricey).
La Esquina Te Pito O Te Henua, at Tu'u Koihu. For epic fruit
juices, come to this chilled-out place popular with locals.
The pizza and the empanadas aren't half bad either. Fresh
fruit juice CH$2500; pizza CH$4500.
Kite Mate Plaza Policarpo Toro. This bright-green shack
serves some of the best empanadas on the island
(CH$1500-3000); try the atún y queso .
Merahi Ra'a Te Pito O Te Henua s/n. This is the place to
come for large servings of the freshest grilled fish, the
mahi mahi (dorado) being particularly tasty. Fish dishes
from CH$10,0000.
Mikafé Caleta Hanga Roa s/n. Tiny café with outdoor
seating overlooking the bay featuring the tastiest home-
made ice cream on the island, as well as exotic fruit juices
from CH$3000 (try the guayaba ), and banana cake to die
for. Coffee and cheesecake CH$5000.
La Taverne du Pêcheur Av Te Pito O Te Henua s/n. Sit on
the attractive terrace at the (formerly) best restaurant in
town and dig into expertly prepared fish, accompanied by
island tubers. The desserts are also superb, though the
pleasure doesn't come cheaply, and the quality of the
service depends on the mood of the chef. Mains from
CH$12,000; desserts CH$4000.

ACCOMMODATION
Ana Rapu Apina Iti s/n T 32 2100540, W anarapu.cl,
E [e-mail]. Accommodation at this seafront
guesthouse, set in a garden overflowing with lush
vegetation, ranges from camping spots to large, airy
en suites and cabañas. It's possible to arrange horseriding
and scuba diving with Ana herself, and her son Joaquín.
Camping/pe rson CH$7500 , doubles CH$30,000 , cabañas
CH$80,000
Apina Tupuna Apina Nui Policarpo Toro s/n T 32 2100763,
W hostalapinatupuna.com, E [e-mail].
Oceanside residencial popular with backpackers and surfers,
offering six bright rooms around a large communal area,
decorated with the owner's own artwork; alternatively, you
can rent one of the 2- 3-person cabañas. Breakfast and fully
equipped kitchen included; camping allowed on the lawn.
Camping/pe rson CH$7000 , doubles CH$28,000 , cabañas
CH$45,000
Hostal Aukara Av Pont s/n T 32 2100539, W aukara.cl,
E [e-mail]. Follow the signs for the
Aukara art gallery, which showcases the owner's pieces, to
this small guesthouse, lost in the midst of the beautiful
garden. The six rooms are basic but comfortable, there's
a small kitchen for gu ests and gui ded tours of the gallery
are available. Doubles CH$60,000
Camping Mihinoa Pont s/n T 32 2551593, W mihinoa
.com. Large campsite with an excellent ocean view, run by
a friendly family, with adjoined showers, kitchen facilities,
dining room, internet access and car rental; a complete
lack of shade is the only drawback. The adjoining guest-
house has basic, clean rooms and a five-bed dorm; it's also
possible to rent camping equipme nt. Camping /person
CH$5500 , dorms CH$8,000 , doubles CH$25,000
Inaki Uhi Av Atamu Tekena s/n T 32 2100231, W inakiuhi
.com, E [e-mail]. As central as it gets, this
guesthouse consists of two self-contained apartments
(for two and four people) and 13 pristine rooms and fully
equipped kitchens in two low-slung buildings, with an
attractive garden/sitting area in between and a dining area
upstairs where breakfast is served. What the rooms lack in
character, the owners more than make up for by being
extremely accommodating. Doubles CH$60,000
Residencial Kona Tau Avareipua s/n T 32 2100321,
W konatau.com. HI-a liated hostel in a large family home
with a friendly atmosphere, with thirteen comfortable dorm
beds, as well as basic en-suite rooms set in a mango-strewn

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DRINKING AND ENTERTAINMENT
Kari Kari Atamu Tekena s/n, opposite Tuku Haka He Vari.
Extremely entertaining traditional dance-and-music show,
featuring talented young dancers and musicians in elaborate
costumes. Be warned that there is usually some audience
participation. Tues, Thurs & Sat at 9pm; CH$12,000.
Matato'a Av Policarpo Toro s/n T 9 62213196. At a venue
next to Au Bout Du Monde , this internationally renowned
band with vividly painted bodies and faces turns up the
heat with its energetic music and dance - a mix of

Ì TREAT YOURSELF
Au Boût du Monde Policarpo Toro s/n,
north of Caleta Hanga Roa. Enjoy excellent
sunset views from the extensive upstairs
terrace while tucking into inspired dishes
such as tuna steak in Tahitian vanilla
sauce accompanied by island vegetables.
The chocolate mousse is also superb.
Mains CH$10,000-13,000; cake CH$5000.
Closed Tues.