Easter Island
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Easter Island

Mystery Island

About Easter Island

Easter Island sits 3,500 km from Chile, one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth. The island is famous for its moai, hundreds of massive stone statues carved centuries ago by Polynesian Rapa Nui people. The purpose and fate remain mysteries. Crater lakes dot the volcanic landscape. The culture, despite colonization, remains distinctly Polynesian. The island's isolation makes it feel like stepping onto another world.

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Easter Island 1
Easter Island 2

Highlights

  1. 01Moai statues
  2. 02Anakena Beach
  3. 03Rano Kau crater
  4. 04Orongo ceremonial village
  5. 05Volcanic landscape trekking

Location

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Quick Info

Best time to visit

September–April

Avg Temp
20°C / 68°F
Language
Spanish, Rapa Nui
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone
UTC-6

Travel Tips

  • Flights from mainland Chile

    take ~6 hours

  • Book a rental car

    or organized tours in advance

  • Respect sacred sites, stay

    on designated paths

  • island is expensive, budget

    accordingly

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