Name of Shop: Craft market, local artists or shops
When visiting Easter Island it is logical you want to buy some souvenirs from the island for yourself or your friends at home. Off course there is the normal touristy stuff, but Rapa Nui is more or less famous for its wood carvers.
We found that type of souvenirs in the craft markets (close to the church and in the municipal fair) and in many shops. Small gift items range from earrings, key chains to chess sets and large fruit bowls, or wooden spoons/forks. And off course ...
What To Buy: ... moai, carved from wood or stone. We did like the moai made out of stone the most, because they do look like the real ones. We had seen almost every shop in Hanga Roa, before we could decide which moai we wanted to buy for home. (To be honest we already do regret not having brought home a bigger one.)
What To Pay: Depends on the size; from a couple of US dollars to ....
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Theme: Local Craft
Address: everywhere in Hanga Roa
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on Jun 28, 2006
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