The whole island is magic, but Orongo has it special "temper". It's a nice place to appreciate the nature and feel how small we are in this world. All the water inside the crater is used to supply the island, it's fascinating how one volcano could have create the island, destroyed part of the island and now start again to help the island to survive.One of my best pictures were taken in this place. Take the hint: panoramic picture was invented to be used in this crater.
This is a must see - amazing views of both the crater and the ocean - take a guide or read up to learn about the ceremonies performed here - and they have a nice little museum, too.
I did the hike from the town up Orongo to the Crater. The view enroute was awesome but arrival at the Crater's edge was breathtaking. It's truly a magical environmental wonder. This was my 2nd most favorite place on the island. Don't miss it.
From various viewpoints this crater is amazing. It has it's own micro environment and is well sustained by the Islanders. Sadly part of the rim is being eroded so some of the adjacent petroglyphs are no longer accessible and neither is the opportunity to walk the rim. But be assured this a wondrous location to experience
This extinct volcano has an almost perfectly circular crater, blown out on one side by an ancient eruption,; the bottom is filled with plant-covered water, and there is a circular path around the top of the crater. The crater is approx. 1 1/2 kms across, and the hike around took me two hours(bad legs...). Perfect view of the two islands where the annual Birdmen race took place
A fascinating glimpse of the past on Rapa Nui! The volcano is adjacent, and there are excellent pictographs on the rocks.
其实,Orongo是我们在复活节岛上最后去的一个地方,但如果有机会再游一次,这里会是我的起点。这里的来访者中心非常棒,帮助人们深入了解那些土著人口,以及他们与外来探索者的交流。鸟人的故事,还有岩雕的故事都在墙上清晰地展示出来了。出到外边,则可以看到整个岛,让你对水渠对岛上社会生活的重要意义有更深刻的印象。
The crater is amazing to view. Walk around it as much as you can. Nearby are the remains of dwellings used when men swam out to a nearby island to retrieve a sooty tern egg.
This is where the birdman competition started in the 3rd epoch of the island. It lies on the rim of a volcanic crater, in itself a great sight and a micro environment. The houses are interesting as the were meant only for sleeping and rain cover, so dark thin with small entrances. Great view of the 3 islands and ocean and well worth 3-4 hours to see the village and crater. When you think you've seen Easter island, there is more
We almost didnt stop here, but based on others reviews, were swayed and we are glad we did. The crater lake is awesome, and the village of the Orongo impressive (though it was disappointing to see how the Americans desecrated the site in the 1800's). Visitors center has interpretive information.