Ana Kai Tangata Cave

Easter Island’s coast is home to over 800 caves that were formed by lava flowing from volcanoes into the ocean. These caves later provided shelter and lodging for many Rapanui people. There are three in particular worth visiting. Remember to bring a flashlight. This cave, on the west coast of the island, has walls covered with beautiful bird paintings. There are rumors of cannibalism occurring here during a particularly impoverished era, and the cave’s name translates to “man eating cave.”