Much smaller than the main quarry but very important in providing the red hats or top-knots (historians can't agree). There are still some abandonded ones nearby plus one that was never used for the…Full review by Diane R
Feb 2, 2025
Puna Pau is the red scoria quarry that the Rupa Nui used to carve the cylindrical looking top knots on the Moai - interesting but not much to see.Full review by neeratraveler
Nov 30, 2024
This site could be easily overlooked because there's not an awful lot to see. It's the remains of a quarry that was used, because of the red pigmentation of the rocks, to fashion the "hats" or topkno…Full review by Andy F
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