Chile: Isla de Pascua

A Mystery in the Middle of the Ocean

Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating destinations in the world. Located in the middle of the Pacific, this remote island is famous for its impressive moais, mysterious statues that hold the secrets of an ancient civilization. Beyond its mythical history, Easter Island offers unique landscapes with extinct volcanoes, white sand beaches and crystal clear waters ideal for diving. With a rich living culture, ancient traditions and impressive nature, Rapa Nui is a journey into the past and an unforgettable adventure in one of the most isolated and magical corners of the planet.

Rapa nui

There is no other inhabited area in the world that is as isolated as the distant Rapa Nui. That’s how unique this island is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And it is this very condition that gives it its authenticity and an aura of fascinating mystery. It is time for you to come and discover its secrets!

Explore Rapa Nui, its abundant archeology, its volcanoes and grasslands, and its more than 1,000 moai silent witnesses of a complex society.

Discover the intriguing culture of the Rapa Nui people during the Tapati, a traditional festival held in February, where for almost two weeks you will be able to experience why this island and its people are called a living culture.

Let yourself be captivated with the special gastronomy, horseback riding or boat rides, visit some experience of local products such as the famous honey in Rapa Nui.

Rano Raraku

Come see the silent spectators of Rapa Nui’s past: the world famous moai, giant sculptures made of compacted volcanic ash. There are more than 1,000 of them all around the island and 400 of them can be found at the quarries of the Rano Raraku Volcano.

Visit its surroundings, as for many this is the most mystical place of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). From here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ahu Tongariki, the largest ceremonial center of the island with at least 15 standing moais.

Hanga Roa

There are hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs in Hanga Roa, the focal point of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) life. You can walk around town and enjoy the never-ending company of the sea breeze. Get lost in its little streets and you’ll certainly be surprised by a restaurant or a craft shop.

You can’t miss out on the cove, where you’ll find diving schools, coffee shops and ice-cream parlors with an ocean view. Sit down and enjoy the sunset on the terrace. If you’re lucky, you might run into a curious sea turtle looking for food on the surface.

Anakena

Enjoy the warm, calm and turquoise waters of this beach, with white coral sand and palm trees, set in the foreground of the two Ahus and their Moai. A unique landscape you can’t miss.

Enjoy the sun and swim by the shore, as this is the only beach on the island officially open for bathing. Relax by the seaside kiosks, where you can try tuna empanadas and the traditional poe, a sweet pudding prepared with pumpkin and flour.

Rano Kau

Discover the largest volcanic crater on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)! The spectacular eruption of Rano Kau, over two and a half million years ago, was one of the three that gave life to this magical island located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

With a diameter of over one kilometer, this amazing crater holds a beautiful freshwater lagoon. Observe the small totora islands and the lush vegetation and microfauna in the water and don’t forget to visit the ceremonial village of Orongo on the western side of the volcano.

Orongo

53 houses built with flat stones make up this ceremonial village, that hides rocks with petroglyphs that symbolize fertility: the birdman Tangata Manu and the Make Make, the main divinity for the Rapa Nui culture.

To get here, you must go by the Rano Kau volcano crater, it´s shape is outlined above the sea and is simply overwhelming. Enjoy the legends of their strong warriors directly from the islanders’ mouths and discover their magical lands on horseback.

Chile: Isla de Pascua

A Mystery in the Middle of the Ocean

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