In spite of large cloud formations, the air is very luminous and several rainbows can often be seen simultaneously. Thin-clothing, trainers, and raingear are recommended. LanChile has three flights per week. There are good hotels and guest-houses. Delicious, freshly caught lobster is also abundant.
Fruit includes especially pineapples and bananas.
WHAT TO DO . Tour the island on foot or your included excursions. Enter the caves, discover petroglyphs, talk to the islanders and learn their dances, or simply drift with that special sensatiuon of being in the middle of the middle of the world accompanied by silent moais. Attending the people's mass on Sunday where beautiful Easter Island melodies can be enjoyed. Go fishing with the natives, and dive in the sea.