Experts' Choice Award Puna Pau
What the experts agree on
This volcanic quarry showcases where Easter Island's iconic red topknots were carved from scoria stone. The hilltop views of the island make the short climb worthwhile, and scattered pukao remnants reveal the scale of this ancient moai-adorning
Lonely Planet "The volcanic Puna Pau quarry was used to make the reddish, cylindrical pukao (topknots) that were placed on many moai. Some 60 of these were transported to sites around the island" Full review
Fodor's "Scoria, the reddish stone used to make topknots for the moai, was once excavated at this quarry...the views of the island from the top of the hill are worth the short climb." Full review
