Money & ATM Scams in Easter Island, Chile
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Easter Island — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Valparaíso, Mendoza, and Medellín.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Money & ATM Scams Scams
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Total in Easter Island
How it works
The Rapa Nui National Park entry fee is approximately $80 USD and must be paid officially at Mataveri International Airport (IPC) upon arrival or at the CONAF office in Hanga Roa. Individuals who approach tourists at the entrance to Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku, or other park sites claiming to collect the fee on behalf of the park are not authorized. Money paid to these individuals is simply stolen — the tourist will still be turned away or fined at the official checkpoint.
How it works
Easter Island uses the Chilean Peso (CLP), but USD is widely accepted in tourist-facing businesses. Some vendors and informal currency changers apply exchange rates 15–25% worse than the official rate when accepting USD, and short-change tourists who are unfamiliar with Chilean banknote denominations. ATMs on the island are limited to two machines in Hanga Roa, and they periodically run out of cash or reject foreign cards.
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