A family umu feast cooked on volcanic stones, followed by a live show
Te Ra'ai is a family-run evening of Rapa Nui food and culture. It begins with the Umu Pae ceremony, where curanto of pork ribs, chicken, fish and vegetables is cooked on hot volcanic stones, then moves on to a buffet with the restaurant's own specialties.
The night closes with a show of legends, stories and live music, with explanations in English and Spanish. Hotel transfers, a welcome cocktail and takona face painting are included. The family has made curanto for generations, including for the Tapati festival.
The cultural event restaurant Te Ra'ai offers an outstanding complement to guided tours to get to know the Rapa Nui culture. The food is cooked according to local Easter Island traditions, in a so called 'umu pae (earth oven). Learn about and get involved in different rituals before you enter the restaurant to enjoy the dinner with a glass of wine or local fruit juice.
Afterwards you are invited to enjoy a well-executed show. Between the dances the chieftain explains meanings of what you see, without ever losing intensity.
Transfers are always included. If you book dinner + show you will be picked up at your hotel between 19:00 and 19:45, and for show only between 21:00 and 21:45. Pickup times depend on where you are staying. Once you have booked you will receive a more specific pickup time. The show ends around 23:00, and after this you will be taken back to your hotel.
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Book Te Ra'ai show and dinner
To book, please go here: teraai.com/activities/
Highlights
- Traditional Umu Pae earth-oven ceremony
- Curanto buffet plus house specialties
- Legends show with live music
- Hotel transfers and welcome cocktail included
- Show-only option available
- Book at least 3 days ahead
What diners say
Most praised
- Authentic curanto and underground-cooked pork
- Energetic traditional show
- Cultural explanations and family hospitality
Good to know
- Runs only on set evenings; confirm the current schedule and prices when booking
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