The northeast coast of Isla de Pascua is spectacular. A dirt road runs inland from the coastline, and on both sides of the road one can see ruins of shrines, fallen stone statues, and other evidence of the old culture of Rapa Nui. There are few trees.
Horses graze amongst the ruins.
The ocean along this part of the coast varies from pale turquoise to deep blue, and great waves crash on the rocky shore. As one continues north, the lovely sheltered cove known as Ovahe comes into view, with its pink sand beach. This wild and pristine area appears doomed by what many think is an ill-advised plan to build a port right in the middle of the coastline, at La P rouse Bay. The island can use a good port and the Chilean Navy is interested in having a port facilities on the island. However, a port now exists on the west coast, near the island s only village, Hanga Roa.