Rapa Nui Map of Easter Island Chile and Easter Island Map and Information - World Atlas Easter Island Description Easter Island History Rapa Nui, or Easter Island as it is known today, is a Polynesian island positioned in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 3,510 km (2,180 mi) west of continental Chile . Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands, with its nearest inhabited neighbor (Pitcairn Island), located some 2,075 km (1,289.35 mi) to the west. Its history is captivating and mysterious to this day mainly because of the nearly 900 (still surviving) monumental statues, called Moai, created by the early Rapanui people. Over the centuries Easter Island and its durable inhabitants lived through colonialism, epidemics, food shortages, internal wars and slave raids....and they still survive. Archaeologists believe that the initial inhabitants arrived between 700–1000, and they journeyed here in canoes or catamarans from the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia. Important remnants of that culture are the massive Moai statues, reportedly representing deified ancestors.

Most early settlements were located along the coastline and Moai were erected there so they could watch over their descendants, with their backs toward the spirit world in the sea. Like most cultures. as population increased different factions surfaced, and internal war was inevitable. On Easter Sunday, 1722, Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen arrived, named it Easter Island. He later reported the island was lined with massive stone statues. In 1770 that was still the case when two Spanish ships sailed in. Captain Felipe Gonzalez y Haedo claimed Easter Island for Spain and renamed it San Carlos. He also reported the island lined with statues When James Cook visited in 1774, he noted that several Moai were lying face down. History reports that Moai toppling continued into the 1820s because of fierce internal fighting, and the British ship HMS Blossom reported seeing no standing statues in 1825 In the 1860s slave raiders from Peru captured 1,500 men and women, half of the island's population. Later those same raiders spread smallpox to the island; a disease that eventually caused a fatal epidemic in the Marquesas islands.

A few years later, tuberculosis, introduced by whalers, killed 25% of the remaining population. In the following years, the managers of a sheep ranch and missionaries started buying the newly available lands of the deceased, and this led to great confrontations between natives and settlers. In the 1870s, because of unsolveable disputes, missionaries evacuated most of the Rapanui population to the Gambier islands. By the end of the decade a mere 100 people lived on the island, and much of its cultural knowledge had been lost. Easter Island was annexed by Chile on September 9, 1888, and the validity of that land grab is still contested by some of the Rapanui to this day. At that time the surviving Rapanui were confined to the settlement of Hanga Roa. The rest of the island was rented to the Williamson-Balfour Company as a sheep farm. In 1914 British citizen Katherine Routeledge visited for a yearlong expedition. It was the first in-depth study of local artifacts and inhabitants. She and her team found connections between elders’ tattoos and the Moai.

She detailed the clan system in a 1919 book called "The Mystery of Easter Island" In the mid-1950s Thor Heyerdahl organized the Norwegian Archaeological Expedition to Easter Island. After several months on the island the expedition published two large volumes of scientific reports In 1995 an airport was constructed and the island was then managed by the Chilean Navy. In 1966, Chile declared Easter Island a province and the Rapanui given Chilean citizenship Today tourism is the major industry, and although isolated and a bit difficult to reach, thousands visit here to experience for themselves the culture and mystery that is Easter Island. Easter Island - Ten Geographic Facts By Amanda Briney Updated November 30, 2016. Easter Island , also called Rapa Nui, is a small island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean that is considered a special territory of Chile . Easter Island is most famous for its large moai statues that were carved by native peoples between 1250 and 1500. The island is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and much of the island's land belongs to the Rapa Nui National Park.

Easter Island has recently been in the news because many scientists and writers have used it as a metaphor for our planet. Easter Island's native population is believed to have overused its natural resources and collapsed. Some scientists and writers claim that global climate change and resource exploitation may lead to the planet collapsing as did the population on Easter Island. These claims, however, are highly disputed. The following is a list of the ten most important geographic facts to know about Easter Island: 1) Although scientists do not know for sure, many claim that human habitation of Easter Island began around 700-1100 C.E. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge Almost immediately upon its initial settlement the population of Easter Island began to grow and the island's inhabitants (Rapanui) began to build houses and moai statues. The moai are believed to represent status symbols of the different Easter Island tribes. 2) Because of Easter Island's small size of only 63 square miles (164 sq km), it quickly became overpopulated and its resources were rapidly depleted.

When Europeans arrived on Easter Island between the late 1700s and early 1800s, it was reported that the moai were knocked down and the island seemed to have been a recent war-site. 3) Constant warfare between tribes, a lack of supplies and resources, disease, invasive species and the opening of the island to foreign slave trade eventually led to Easter Island's collapse by the 1860s. 4) In 1888, Easter Island was annexed by Chile. Use of the island by Chile varied but during the 1900s it was a sheep farm and was managed by the Chilean Navy. In 1966, the entire island was opened to the public and the remaining Rapanui people became citizens of Chile. 5) As of 2009, Easter Island had a population of 4,781. The official languages of the island are Spanish and Rapa Nui, while the main ethnic groups are Rapanui, European and Amerindian. 6) Because of its archaeological remains and its ability to help scientists study early human societies, Easter Island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1995.

7) Although it is still inhabited by humans, Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated islands. It is approximately 2,180 miles (3,510 km) west of Chile. Easter Island is also relatively small and has a maximum altitude of only 1,663 feet (507 meters). Easter Island also has no permanent source of freshwater. 8) Easter Island's climate is considered subtropical maritime. It has mild winters and year-round cool temperatures and abundant precipitation. The lowest average July temperature on Easter Island is around 64°F (18°C) while its highest temperatures are in February and average about 82°F (28°C). 9) Like many Pacific Islands, the physical landscape of Easter Island is dominated by volcanic topography and it was formed geologically by three extinct volcanoes. 10) Easter Island is considered a distinct eco-region by ecologists. At the time of its initial colonization, the island is believed to have been dominated by large broadleaf forests and palm. Today, however, Easter Island has very few trees and is mainly covered with grasses and shrubs. To learn more about Easter Island visit Easter Island at Archaeology at About.com.

References: Diamond, Jared. 2005. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. Penguin Books: New York, New York . "Easter Island." (March 13, 2010). Wikipedia. Retrieved from: "Rapa Nui National Park." (March 14, 2010). UNESCO World Heritage . Retrieved from: Atlas of Easter Island - Wikimedia Commons Atlas of Easter Island The introductions of the country, dependency and region entries are in the native languages and in English. The other introductions are in English. Isla de Pascua - Provincia de Isla de Pascua La Provincia de Isla de Pascua se ubica en el sector insular de la V Región de Valparaíso, tiene una superficie de 163,6 km² y posee una población de 3.791 habitantes. Su capital es Hanga Roa. Aparte de Isla de Pascua, la provincia incluye la pequeña y deshabitada isla Salas y Gómez, ubicada cientos de kilómetros más al este.

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Both names are used today Religion: Roman Catholic (95%), others Rapa Nui - Easter Island Rapa Nui A comprehensive account of Rapa Nui/Easter Island Search Blog/comments Home Easter Island or rather Rapa Nui as the islanders themselves tend to call it, is home to some of the strangest and most remarkable monuments to be found anywhere in the world. Easter Island lies in the middle of the Pacific, 2000 miles from the nearest mainland in Chile, and is the most remote of all the islands to be settled in the first millennium AD by the Polynesians. But how did they come to erect these giant statues, and when, and how? In March 2011 I spent six days on Easter Island and visited most of the main sights and photographed them. Here I provide a fully illustrated description of the main sites, and look at some of the current controversies about how and when they were erected.

Easter Island - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Google Early Settlement The first human inhabitants of Rapa Nui (the Polynesian name for Easter Island; its Spanish name is Isla de Pascua) are believed to have arrived in an organized party of emigrants around 300-400 A.D. Tradition holds that the first king of Rapa Nui was Hoto-Matua, a ruler from a Polynesian subgroup (possibly from the Marquesa Islands) whose ship traveled thousands of miles before landing at Anakena, one of the few sandy beaches on the island’s rocky coast. Did You Know? After the decline of the moai culture, a new cult of bird worship developed on Easter Island. It was centered on a ceremonial village called Orongo, built on the rim of the crater of the Rano Kao volcano. The greatest evidence for the rich culture developed by the original settlers of Rapa Nui and their descendants is the existence of nearly 900 giant stone statues that have been found in diverse locations around the island.

Averaging 13 feet (4 meters) high, with a weight of 13 tons, these enormous stone busts–known as moai–were carved out of tuff (the light, porous rock formed by consolidated volcanic ash) and placed atop ceremonial stone platforms called ahus. It is still unknown precisely why these statues were constructed in such numbers and on such a scale, or how they were moved around the island. Phases of Island Culture Archaeological excavations of Easter Island reveal three distinct cultural phases: the early period (700-850 A.D.), the middle period (1050-1680) and the late period (post-1680). Between the early and middle periods, evidence has shown that many early statues were deliberately destroyed and rebuilt as the larger and heavier moai for which the island is most famous. During the middle period, ahus also contained burial chambers, and the images portrayed by moai are thought to have represented important figures that were deified after death. The biggest statue found dating to the middle period measures about 32 feet tall, and consists of a single block weighing about 82 tons (74,500 kilograms).

The late period of the island’s civilization was characterized by civil wars and general destruction; more statues were toppled, and many mataa, or obsidian spearpoints, have been found dating to that period. Island tradition claims that around 1680, after peacefully coexisting for many years, one of the island’s two main ethnic groups, known as the Short-Ears, rebelled against the Long-Ears, burning many of them to death on a pyre constructed along an ancient ditch at Poike, on the island’s far northeastern coast. Outsiders on Easter Island The first known European visitor to Easter Island was the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who arrived in 1722. The Dutch named the island Paaseiland (Easter Island) to commemorate the day they arrived. In 1770, the Spanish viceroy of Peru sent an expedition to the island; the explorers spent four days ashore and estimated a native population of some 3,000 people.

Just four years later, the British navigator Sir James Cook arrived to find Easter Island’s population decimated by what seemed to have been a civil war, with only 600 to 700 men and fewer than 30 women remaining. A French navigator, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de La Perouse, found 2,000 people on the island when he arrived in 1786. A major slave raid from Peru in 1862, followed by epidemics of smallpox, reduced the population to only 111 people by 1877. By that time, Catholic missionaries had settled on Easter Island and begun to convert the population to Christianity, a process that was completed by the late 19th century. In 1888, Chile annexed Easter Island, leasing much of the land for sheep raising. The Chilean government appointed a civilian governor for Easter Island in 1965, and the island’s residents became full Chilean citizens. Easter Island Today An isolated triangle measuring 14 miles long by seven miles wide, Easter Island was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions.

In addition to its hilly terrain, the island contains many subterranean caves with corridors that extend deep into mountains of volcanic rock. The island’s largest volcano is known as Rano Kao, and its highest point is Mount Terevaka, which reaches 1,969 feet (600 meters) above sea level. It has a subtropical climate (sunny and dry) and temperate weather. Easter Island boasts no natural harbor, but ships can anchor off Hanga Roa on the west coast; it is the island’s largest village, with a population of roughly 3,300. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage site. It is now home to a mixed population, mostly of Polynesian ancestry and made up of the descendants of the Long-Ears and Short-Ears. Spanish is generally spoken, and the island has developed an economy largely based on tourism. Tags Easter Island travel guide - Wikitravel 12 Stay Safe Easter Island (Spanish: Isla de Pascua, Polynesian: Rapa Nui) is one of the most isolated islands on Earth.

Early settlers called the island "Te Pito O Te Henua" (Navel of The World). Officially a territory of Chile , it lies far off in the Pacific Ocean, roughly halfway to Tahiti . It is most famous for its enigmatic giant stone statues, built centuries ago, which reflect the history of the dramatic rise and fall of the most isolated Polynesian culture. Understand[ edit ] The English name of the island commemorates its European discovery by a Dutch exploration vessel on Easter Sunday in 1722. Ever since Thor Heyerdahl and a small party of adventurers sailed their raft from South America to the Tuamotu islands, far to the north of Easter Island, a controversy has raged over the origin of the islanders. Today DNA testing has proved conclusively that the Polynesians arrived from the west rather than the east, and that the people of Easter Island are descendants of intrepid voyagers who set out from Taiwan thousands of years ago. Legend says that the people left for Easter Island because their own island was slowly being swallowed by the sea. In brief, the prehistory of Easter Island is one of supreme accomplishment, flourishing and civilization, followed by environmental devastation and decline.

Although it is not agreed when people first arrived on Easter Island (with estimates ranging from several hundred to more than one thousand years ago), consensus seems to be that the first peoples arrived from Polynesia. Rather than being inhabited by mistake or chance, evidence has suggested that Easter Island was colonized deliberately by large boats with many settlers -- a remarkable feat given the distance of Easter Island from any other land in the Pacific Ocean. The first islanders found a land of undoubted paradise. Archaeological evidence shows that the island was covered in trees of various sorts, including the largest palm tree species in the world, whose bark and wood furnished the natives with cloth, rope, and canoes. Birds were abundant as well, and provided food for them. A mild climate favoured an easy life, and abundant waters yielded fish and oysters. The islanders prospered due to these advantages, and a reflection of this is the religion which sprouted in their leisure, which had at its centrepiece the giant moai, or heads, that are the island's most distinctive feature today.

These moai, which the island is littered with, are supposed to have been depictions of ancestors, whose presence likely was considered a blessing or watchful safekeeping eye over each small village. The ruins of Rano Raraku crater, the stone quarry where scores if not hundreds of moai sit today, is a testament to how central these figures were to the islanders, and how their life revolved around these creations. It has been suggested that their isolation from all other peoples fuelled this outlet of trade and creativity -- lacking any other significant way to direct their skills and resources. The bird-man culture (seen in petroglyphs), is an obvious testament to the islanders' fascination with the ability to leave their island for distant lands. Moai statues on Easter Island However, as the population grew, so did pressures on the island's environment. Deforestation of the island's trees gradually increased, and as this main resource was depleted, the islanders would find it hard to continue making rope, canoes, and all the necessities to hunt and fish, and ultimately, support the culture that produced the giant stone figureheads.

Apparently, disagreements began to break out (with some violence) as confidence in the old religion was lost, and is reflected partly in the ruins of moai which were deliberately toppled by human hands. By the end of the glory of the Easter Island culture, the population had crashed in numbers, and the residents -- with little food or other ways to obtain sustenance -- resorted sometimes to cannibalism and a bare subsistence. Subsequent raids by powers such as Peru and Bolivia devastated the population even more, until only a few hundred native Rapa Nui were left by the last century. Today, Rapa Nui National Park is on the UNESCO World Heritage List . Its residents rely much on the tourism and economic links to Chile and daily flights to Santiago . As with many native peoples, the Rapa Nui seek a link to their past and how to integrate their culture with the political, economic, and social realities of today. Get in[ edit ] Map of Easter Island Due to its extreme geographic isolation, many people assume that only the highly intrepid traveller can get to Easter Island.

In fact, the island is accessible by regular commercial air service to its Hanga Roa ( IATA : IPC) airport, and tourism is the main industry of the island. As a part of Chile, it is a domestic flight from Santiago and passports do not need to be presented on arrival when arriving from the Chilean mainland. Flights do arrive from Tahiti, and your passport will be needed for those arrivals. Still, it is rather "out of the way" for most people, with a minimum of 5 hours in the air from the nearest continent, and very limited routes to get there. The only regular flights are via LAN Airlines daily to Santiago de Chile and once per week to Tahiti . With no competition for fares on an objectively lengthy and obscure flight, fares range between USD400-1200 round trip from Santiago. If you are just looking for fares from Santiago to Easter Island, the lowest fares are normally only available on the local Chilean website (in Spanish only). In recent times, the price for Business Class has often been lower than economy. Make sure you check the price in both classes!

About the only scenario in which Easter Island is "conveniently located" is on a round-the-world voyage, in which it provides an interesting stop on the way between Polynesia and South America , and will help bolster others' perception that you went "everywhere". Due to the swell only one in four cruise ships can berth via tenders. If you want to take the intrepid route, the "tall ship" Soren Larsen sails to Easter Island from New Zealand once a year. The voyage takes 35 days, crossing the point on earth furthest from land. LAN flights to and from Santiago de Chile , Chile generally operate daily, with extra flights during the high season (e.g. late Jan/early Feb for the Tapati Festival). There are also fewer available flights in June. LAN is currently operating their latest Boeing 787 to the island, with good entertainment options for all passengers. The runway at Mataveri Airport is huge even if the terminal is not, and contains every modern security requirement for an airport including staffing by the Chilean PDI (Federal Police). In Hanga Roa, LAN airlines has a public office which usually can handle any travel requirement you may have when outside mainland Chile.

If possible, consider a layover in Santiago after returning from Easter Island. There is a small chance you will be denied boarding your flight out if there is a medical evacuation needing seats, and a scheduled layover gives you more options if you are bumped. The flight sometimes leaves the island late, causing potential problems with onward connections on the mainland. When arriving in Santiago from a foreign country, pick up your bags, clear customs/immigration, and make your way upstairs to the departures level and recheck in for the Easter Island flight. Make sure you check your bags in at Santiago Airport at least 1 hour and 20 mins before departure. They WILL close the position at that time, so ideally you want at least 3 hours layover time. Follow all check in times at Mataveri Airport for the return. If in doubt, ASK. After all there is only 1 flight a day and you can't afford to miss it. Get around[ edit ] Easter Island is relatively small, so it is possible to get around fairly easily, even though public transportation is not available. That of course is except for taxis, which are plentiful and very cheap. In fact, the flat rate pricing make taxis a great island bargain.

The usual flat rate is CLP2000 for any pick up and drop off in Hanga Roa, so to be picked up from your hotel and taken to a restaurant in town is the princely sum of only CLP2000 (around USD $3.00) and the same to be taken back. Places slightly outside town maybe CLP3000. Taxis come in minutes and are fast and accurate. Meters are not used. The flat rate applies to a pick up and a delivery so if you say you want to go to Restaurant X and when you get there it is closed it is still assumed you will pay the 2000 pesos and again after the driver takes you to your new destination. Taxis can take you to further out destinations, but this is not recommended as a one way trip to a popular moai site outside of town could easily run you CLP30,000 or more. Moreover, cell phone coverage is only in Hanga Roa, so you would in fact be stranded unless you make expensive arrangements for the taxi to wait for you, or to return at a specified time.

Taxis are a mix of vehicles ranging from new vehicles to old beaters, all at the same price. The most popular option is to visit archaeological sites with a tour company. It takes 2 full days to visit all main archaeological sites of Easter Island and, thus, recommended minimum stay is at least 3 nights. There are also plenty of rental cars, generally 4x4s with manual transmission, available by rental agencies in Hanga Roa, as well as other vehicles. However, it should be noted that vehicles of the island are not insured since mainland insurance companies do not offer any insurances for the island even for residents. Thus, you cannot rent a vehicle without a guarantee (your credit card). It takes at least 2 full days to see all the main sites using a rental car. There are also several guesthouses offering used vehicles. Even the rates might be lower, it's advisable to be cautious since vehicles usually have minor damages (scratches etc.) so it's best to check the vehicle and take photos before accepting a vehicle in these cases. When in doubt, just use an established rental companies located on the main street: Insular, Kia Koe Tour and Oceanic.

Rental prices on the island are firmly in the high end bracket with even the smallest cars generally starting in the CLP45,000 per day range and quoting up to CLP100,000 or more for premium vehicles. Still, considering the spectacular sightseeing and relatively small size of the island renting a car can be good value and is worth fitting in your schedule for a day to augment your organized tour; 2 - 3 days if self touring. Fuel runs approximately CLP800 per litre. Extra caution should be taken into account when driving after dark since horses or cows that roam free on the island might be standing right in the middle of the road. This is common in rural areas. Bicycles are also available to hire around CLP8000 for 4-8 hours, but you should be well-prepared since summer months can be exhausting due to combination of heat and humidity. Some protection against wind and rain is highly recommended between June and August. Road to Anakena is paved but most of the dirt roads are challenging (quite uneven and potholed). However, an experienced biker will be perfectly fine everywhere on the island.

The roads to all major sites are paved at least to their parking areas. Most places will require a passport to hire a bike as a guarantee. A valid driver's license specifically for motor scooters and motorbikes is required. Otherwise, driver's licences for cars will allow the use of cars or 4x4 quad bikes. There are no street lights outside of Hanga Roa. Driving in Hanga Roa is part art as well as science since the roads are quite narrow, the drivers very speedy and the streets poorly signed, if at all. The downtown is quite compact however. Once in town it is walkable, but relying on walking everywhere might not work out for you since the town is spread out generally, and hilly in parts with poor sidewalks. There are no traffic lights in Hanga Roa. There are plenty of stray dogs but since they're not aggressive, a strict voice with a gesture should shoo them away. They want a handout but mostly do not growl or bark and are approachable and receive human contact well. They don't fear humans but usually will go away when you ask loudly. The stray animal problem is something of a shame about the island. Dogs are sometimes found lying dead in parks, etc.

Easter Island at sunset Motu Nui Islet The biggest tourist attractions on Easter Island are the Moai standing upon ceremonial platforms called Ahu. Please note that the Moai and their platforms are protected by law and should not be approached under any circumstances. Do not walk on the Ahu. It would be an extremely disrespectful gesture and in case you damage the sites, even accidentally, the punishment is severe. Recently a German tourist who broke the ear off a moai was criminally charged and punished with a fine of USD100,000. Rano Raraku and Orongo require entrance to the national park that can be bought at the airport upon arrival or, alternatively, at the CONAF office. The same entrance is valid in both locations so make sure you keep your ticket safe. The rest of the island can be visited without an entrance. Ahus are mostly located along the coastline of the island. First time visitors may be struck by how many archaeological sites there are around the island, where you can be virtually alone depending the season and time of the day. Each clan typically had an ahu, although not all of them had moais, so as you drive around the south coast of the island every mile will contain sites with ruins.

Two exceptional sites are the volcanic craters of Rano Kau and Rano Raraku. The slightly inland quarry at "Rano Raraku" is where the majority of moais were created, on a hillside. This 300 foot volcano remnant provided the stones for the great figures and is where a visitor can see various stages of the carving, as well as partially-finished figures scattered around. A climb to the left side of the crater, over the top, and into the bowl, is well worth it. The opposite lip of the crater, where some of the moai were carved, is one of the most dramatic sites on the island but, unfortunately, currently off-limits. Similarly, Rano Kau is the remains of a volcanic cinder cone which, like Rano Raraku, is filled with fresh rainwater and has a mottled unearthly appearance that is breathtaking. Nearby are other viewpoints of Hanga Roa. Easter Island features two white sand beaches. Anakena, on the north side of the island, is an excellent shorebreak bodysurfing location with a bit of north swell.

Even the 1 inch waves barrel (it's also possible to surf in the harbour at Hanga Roa and many of the locals do so). There's a small parking lot, a restroom/changing facility (priced at USD1), several small BBQ joints with cold drinks, and a shaded picnic area. The waving palm trees imported from Tahiti complete the calming effect. Anakena includes 2 ahus with the Moai. Be careful walking under the trees, as coconuts can fall. Anakena is believed to be the place where colonizing tribes first arrived on Easter Island and is considered Easter Island's societal birthplace. The second beach is a hidden gem called Ovahe, east from Anakena. This beautiful and desolate beach is surrounded by breathtaking cliffs. Caution: the path leading down to the beach is somewhat treacherous and unstable and best reached by foot - driving off-road (contrary to the misguided and somewhat callous actions of some tourists) on most of the island is illegal anyway. Occasionally, great waves wash away all the sand from Ovahe that slowly returns along with waves. This last occurred in 2012.

Some sources mention that you might sleep overnight in one of the caverns near Ovahe beach but that information is outdated since water now leaks in from the cracks above the cave. Additionally, entering areas without guidance when it's dark is ill advised. Some areas are recuperation zones (Poike peninsula and Terevaka) where trees are planted. These areas can be accessed only by feet or horseback riding. Accessing recuperation zones with a vehicle is strictly forbidden. Most of the west-coast cannot be accessed with a vehicle and, thus, hiking or horseback riding (limited availability) are options. Scuba diving and snorkelling is popular, even it's now restricted on some areas (near the islets Motu Nui and Motu Iti). There are diving centres that rent the equipment and organize boat tours for diving: Atariki Rapa Nui, Orca and Mike Rapu Diving. An often overlooked but particularly fascinating and "other-wordly" aspect of Easter Island is its extensive cave systems.

While there are a couple of "official" caves that are quite interesting in their own right, there is also real adventure to be had in exploring all of the numerous unofficial caves on the island, most of which are found near Ana Kakenga. CONAF (the organization maintaining the national park) has classified caves as dangerous and park rangers have been regulating access to caves since March 2014. According to park rangers, there's a danger of collapse, especially in the case of Ana Te Pahu which runs under a road. Consequently, tour operators will no longer lead their clients to the caves (cave visits are now replaced with other archaeological sites). At the moment, there are no fences that prevent access and local guides can visit the caves with individual clients even though certain precautions and limitations are applied. While the openings to most of these caves are small (some barely large enough to crawl through) and hidden (amid a rather surreal lava strewn field that has been likened to the surface of Mars), many of them open up into prohibitively deep and extensive cave systems. Note of caution: these caves can be dangerous in that quite a few run extremely deep.

A person left without a torch will be immersed in utter blackness with little hope of finding their way out soon... if ever. The caves are also extremely damp and slippery (some ceilings have collapsed over time from water erosion). Additionally, subtropical rain should not be underestimated. Climate changes very rapidly and there is a risk of getting surprised by rainwater suddenly flooding into caves with only limited space to move. Nightlife on the island is less active than in cities and the main attraction is definitely Polynesian dance shows. Kari Kari on main street, Vai Te Mihi near the cemetery and restaurant Te Ra'ai outside Hanga Roa have their performance around the year (excluding a vacation period and Tapati when they participate in festival events). The discos, Toroko and Piriti, are where you might blend in with locals. Big sea turtles can also be seen near fishing boats. Tours[ edit ] Ika kaha Group tours are the most common way to explore the island. Considering the lack of public transportation, sharing a tour with a group of travelers is an efficient way of reducing environmental stress. Tour companies provide private tours, as well. Local, native, tour guides can also show you aspects that you might otherwise never see or hear.

Travel agencies sell vacation packages that include accommodation and tours. However, only locally owned companies can legally provide their services tax-free (invoices they give you refer to law 16.441) meaning that you'll avoid VAT and other taxes when you contact operators directly. There are 4 well-established local tour operators, each of them having at least a decade of experience each. Easter Island Travel ☎ +56 32 2100 510. Specialized in small group tours and private tours, custom adventure experiences and independent cruise ship shore excursions. English and Spanish speaking guides. Aku Aku Turismo . Tour operator mainly providing Spanish group tours. Their office is located next to reception of Hotel Manutara. Kia Koe Tour , Atamu Tekena s/n, Hanga Roa, ☎ +56 32 210-0852. The major tour operator on Easter Island has an office on the main street. Tours are available with a group or with a private guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese. They also provide charter and cruiser service. Company was founded 1984. Mahinatur .

One of the oldest tour operators, their speciality are tours in French. Rapa Nui Travel . Tour operator providing especially German group tours. The tourist information office might also get you connected with a freelancer but professional guides work mainly for the major tour operators. Some guidebooks refer to operators that do not exist any more. There's also several small companies and, typically, a guide might work on his/her own, depending the season. While marketing names for tours, as well as tour routes, might be slightly different, there's hardly any real difference between them. Green Island Tours-Easter Island When dealing with a minor company or individual freelancer, you should always have a service description and total cost in written form just to be on a safe side. Additionally, legal companies in Chile, including Easter Island, have a RUT (9 digit code). Trekking[ edit ] Wild Horses at Rano Raraku Trekking is fairly easy on Easter Island. It's not necessary to hire a guide for this activity, although to see some of the hidden archeological treasures along these routes it may be advisable.

If you choose to do so without a guide you'll only need a simple map and some advice from hotel reception or park rangers (especially considering the local laws and regulations). In most cases, trekking can be considered as a complementary way of seeing (the rest of) the island after visiting the most famous archaeological sites. The most popular trekking options are recuperation zones and, thus, cannot be accessed with any kind of vehicle (even the old paths are still partially visible, it's forbidden to access those areas): Terevaka, the highest point of the island, is an easy route. It takes c. 1.5h to reach top of the hill and approx. 1h for return (from and to Ahu Akivi). Other option is to start from Vaitea (approx. halfway to main beach Anakena). You might get there with a horseback riding operator, as well (generally there's tour every morning, depending the weather). Rano Kau can be easily reached by foot. When you'll reach the volcanic crater, just take the path on the east side of the crater to see some scenery not accessible with vehicles.

Since there's also a road to Orongo, you might reach Rano Kau with a bike or simply attend a tour. North-West coast is a route that takes approx. 5-7 hours and requires some planning and preparations ahead. You might just take a taxi to main beach Anakena and move along the coast all the way back to Hanga Roa. Horseback riding is also possible, even there's less availability (the route is not as popular and it's more expensive, as well). While there's several archaeological sites, not many are of great interest. Among them, a cave filled with petroglyphs. Poike is an isolated northeaster peninsula with high cliffs falling away to the ocean below. Some of it is now used as a cattle station. It takes c. 1.5h to climb to the top. Along the way, you might see some interesting details including the infamous "cave of the virgin". Tapati Festival[ edit ] Every year the local community organises a two-week long festival celebrating local customs. This festival is primarily for the benefit of the Rapa Nui people, but tourists are welcome to watch, and the events are all free.

The dates of the festival change from year to year, but generally starts at the end of January or the start of February. Events are varied, and in 2016 (which ran from 29 Jan-14 Feb) included horse racing, reed-board surfing, singing, dancing, poetry reading, dramatic arts, road races, and tradiational arts & crafts amogst others. The exact timetables for the Festival might be hard to obtain in advance, but guides are handed out upon boarding flights to Easter Island during the festival. Flights and accomodation fill up faster, and are priced higher during the festival, so make sure to book early. It's the world's largest Polynesian festival. Buy[ edit ][ add listing ] Since there's only one village, Hanga Roa, on the island, artisan markets and shops are mostly located on the main street, church street or nearby. Many small local vendors set up their own tables at the big sites where the tourist buses stop and are worth a look if you want local crafts or souvenirs not clearly mass produced elsewhere. Souvenirs available at the airport also, but are clearly mass produced goods.

The official currency is the Chilean peso (CLP) but, unlike in mainland Chile, you might pay in cash using US dollars (USD). Almost all hotels and businesses accept USD, but do the math to check which one is better for you. Taxi drivers accept only small USD bills but might have no change. Some guidebooks refer that you can use euros (EUR) but that information is false even though some souvenir shops readily take your cash. However, gas station will change euros using a reasonable exchange rate (and is more convenient than banks). When buying souvenirs it's best to use cash. Often the vendors will have a very high minimum charge or will tack on a service fee for using a credit card (about 10-20%). This is only if the vendor accepts credit cards at all; many small vendors will only accept cash. There's a total of 2 ATMs on the island. The ATM in front of Banco Estado on Tu'u maheke, Hanga Roa only accepts Cirrus, Maestro and Mastercard branded cards but NOT Visa. The ATM of Santander on Policarpo Toro accepts Visa, Cirrus, Maestro and Mastercard.

Previously, there used to be an ATM in the departure hall of the airport, as well as inside the gas station but both have been removed (July 2013). The local bank can do cash advances against a Visa card, but the bank opening times are limited (Monday to Friday, 08:00-13:00) and the lines can be long, especially at the end of month. One of the most peculiar things on the island is that banks (and, thus, CONAF and almost all businesses) are very picky when it comes to condition of USD bills. Bills are not considered valid in case of rips, tears, markings or otherwise old and weary. Those bills you might save for some other destination. However, when you accept USD yourself (or exchange money before visiting the island), you should keep this in mind. There is no 19% VAT on Easter Island unlike in mainland Chile. Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Food prepared on umu (earth oven) Restaurants of Hanga Roa are located on the main street and near harbour, but there's a few others scattered in the surrounding areas. Traditional food includes Curanto and Tunu Ahi.

Menus tend to be limited, as most of the food on the island needs to be imported which also explains the price level of the island. Even at the less fancy restaurants, entrées start at USD20 and go up from there. The range of fish, though, is considerable - as is true for most of Chile. Pizza and other comfort foods are available kitty corner to the Catholic Church. Large pizza will set you back CLP14000-22000 however. Plenty of choice of toppings and really a full menu also. There are 2 species of lobster. The big one is referred as an actual lobster and the small, equally very delicious, is referred as it's native name "Rape Rape". Currently, lobster is protected and restrictions are applied when it's off-season. Local tuna can be recognised due to its white meat and is highly recommended. Octopus and several species of fish are all delicious. There are also several grocery stores with limited supplies (only a few can be considered as actual supermarkets) where visitors can pick up snacks, limited sundries, booze, etc. It should be noted that it is difficult to shop in the food stores on Easter Island. They are all quite small and stock varies.

Many items are not out in public and must be asked for with the staff. If you can, bringing canned food with you from the mainland, or drinks, makes good sense. This saves you paying island prices but also supplies you with what you want. Like the souvenir vendors on the island many restaurants do not accept credit cards or will have a high minimum charge. Tipping is also appreciated (10% is considered polite). However, check your receipt before doing it since some restaurants add an obligatory service fee to your bill (in those cases you do not have to tip). Aringa Ora - Relatively big restaurant in the south-end of the main road with 2 moai replicas in front of it's entrance. Dishes are mainly quite simple but budget-wise traveller might find this a reasonable choice. Au Bout du Monde - A nice Belgian restaurant overlooking the sea. Pretty expensive but the seafood is really good. Haka Honu - Sea view with simple yet balanced menu. High value for money. Kanahau - Good food and service on the main street. Kotaro - Japanese restaurant with delicious food and great service by the chef himself. Kuki Varua - Excellent food and great service.

Try to get your table on the second floor terrace. La Kaleta - The restaurant has a beautiful seaside view and great food. It has a fame as the best restaurant of the island so it's not the cheapest one, either. La Taverne du Pêcheur - A small French restaurant in the port section of the village. Very good seafood, possible the most expensive restaurant on the island. Some consider it to be a lot of money for not much of value. Mamma Nui - Family restaurant serving traditional food. Their speciality is Tunu Ahi. Pea - Despite of the sea view, cannot be rated high due to basic food. Tataku Vave - Since the restaurant is not very centrally located, you might not find this gem without requesting advice from the hotel reception. The seafood, service and view are equal than the most expensive restaurants but the prices are much more reasonable. Their speciality is small lobster ("Rape Rape"). Exquisite sunset viewing and crashing waves. CLP8,000-12,000 per person, plus drinks. Terrible access road however, drive slow or go by taxi.

Te Moana - This restaurant moved from the main street to a costal line 2013. The tuna sandwich is particularly good. A live band is often playing on Wednesdays and the weekends. Te Ra'ai offers a package that includes transfer (hotel-restaurant-hotel), polynesian dance show and dinner, that is Curanto. Restaurant is located outside of Hanga Roa. Reservation is required since restaurant is very popular. Show has some influence from Brazil due to it's owner. Varua, Atamu Takena. A new restaurant with all the classics to be found on the island at good prices, plus an excellent value menu of the day (starter, main course and fruit juice). Service and food both excellent. edit Less expensive options include sandwiches and empanadas. Also, you may find a local bakery and make your own sandwiches. Those on a backpacker's budget or seeking simple food can try the following options: Berta on the main street has a variety of cheap and tasty made-to-order on the spot empanadas. Especially those filled with tuna are recommended. Club Sandwich has also fantastic empanadas but sandwiches are their true speciality and worth tasting. Try the banana and orange smoothie if they have it.

Not open for breakfast, which is a shame. Donde el Gordo on the church street is also a good option for those seeking for simple food, even their sandwiches are bit more expensive. Mahina Tahai - the classic 'menu' is great and includes bread, butter, soup, fish steak and rice, juice and a dessert. Miro close to the cemetery has great pizzas available. Piroto Henua - Football bar with simple menu close to airport entrance. Pisco sour Chilean speciality, pisco, made from fermented grapes is the unofficial drink of the island, as well. However, pisco sour, which is pisco mixed with lemon juice and egg whites might be a better option unless you're used to whisky or rum. Drinking pisco straight has less of a kick than Vodka, although Chileans would not advise it. On the island you might also try papaya sour, mango sour or guave sour depending on season. All of these are natural juice mixed with pisco. About CLP4000 at a restaurant. Another common cocktail is the piscola - pisco with coke. There's also a local brewery called Mahina producing both artesanal pale ale and stout.

It was out of production almost 2 years between 2012 and 2014 but currently operating again. Yummy and bottles make super island souvenirs. Despite of its name and local owner, brand Akivi is produced in mainland Chile (brewery is located in Quilpué). The going rate for a can of soda pop at a restaurant or hotel seems to be around CLP1,500 - 2,000. Might as well buy the beer for the same price. Budget[ edit ] Places in this category are "guest houses" even if they describe themselves as hotels. Petero Atamu [1] , Petero Atamu s/n, Hanga Roa, Ph: +56 32-255 1823, Mob: +56 9-7648 8615. A 5min walk from the main street and a grocery next door. Pina (the manager) is friendly and really helpful. All kinds of room available and two fully equipped kitchens for guests to use. Free airport pick-up and drop-off and free Wi-Fi.

Inaki Uhi [2] , Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, Ph:+56 32 210-0231. A great place to stay, located on the main street in the centre of town, close to restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and services. There are 15 rooms with a variety of configurations with private bathroom and two self contained apartments. Fully equipped kitchens are available for guest to prepare their own meals. Prices are very reasonable and the place is very clean. Stars over Ahu Tongariki Tekarera Kainga Ora [3] , Cell phone +56 9 8134 5757. Excellent accommodation close to the centre of the town, but not on the main street. It is a 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin/house with a fully equipped kitchen, a washer (for clothes), TV, and other amenities. Breakfast is included in the price (and very filling). Perfect for families, couples, or friends. Price is reasonable, depending on exchange rate. Tauraa Hotel [4] , Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, +56 32-100 463.

Very clean guest house, less than 5 minutes from the airport. Bill and Edith are very nice to talk to, and they can talk about the island for hours. Good breakfast, different everyday. Together with the hotel is a tour company, which offers visits of basically the whole island in 2 days. A bit on the pricey side however. Kona Tau [5] , Avaraipau, Hanga Roa. Tel: +56 32-210 0321. A very nice hostel, and quite cheap taking the island in mind. The rooms are very basic, as is the breakfast. Scooters are rented out and they have a table football game. One of the guys employed at the hostel (he mainly cleans) cooks cheap empanadas most nights. They offer free airport pick up and upon arrival, they have pretty leis for you. Tupa Hotel [6] , Sebastian Englert, Hanga Roa, +56 32 210-0225, easterisland@hawaii.rr.com. A larger 30 room hotel with a spectacular ocean view, two blocks from the main street.

Free breakfast and hotel transport and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. They are constantly running price specials for different seasons. Mid-range[ edit ] These hotels are safe choices and are quite basic. The difference between upper middle-range hotels is obvious, even though the price is almost the same. Hotel Iorana [7] . One of the oldest hotels have a nice view even you might feel obliged to use their restaurant due to distance from Hanga Roa. Currently, they're associated with Kia Koe Tour. Hotel Gomero [8] . Fairly basic property a bit off from the main street. They're currently associated with Kia Koe Tour, as well. Hotel Taha Tai [9] . Unfortunately, location near the sea is basically lost since the restaurant is the one with the best view. Additionally, the property seems to be nice in the pictures but appears to be a bit run-down when you visit the property on-site. Hotel O'Tai [10] , Rapa Nui, Tel. +56 32-210 0250. Located across from the post office, this hotel has forty rooms with private terrace, and en suite bathroom. Beautiful gardens, lovely pool, nice people.

Hotel Manutara [11] . The property itself might not fit into this category on its own right but the location is quiet and it offers a nice base for exploring the island. They're associated with Aku Aku Turismo. One of the most confusing things is that several hotels claim to be located near the beach. This is very misleading, since the main beach (Anakena) is approx. 20km away from Hanga Roa, and there's no single hotel near to it (terrain nearby is protected by law as a part of the national park). Upper middle-range These hotels are good options -- even backpackers might give them a second look. The service, amenities and properties themselves are a good balance for those who seek quality with a reasonable price. Hotel Altiplanico [12] . Slightly more expensive than the other similar hotels even they lack some essential amenities. However, the architecture and overall concept is nice and they are a bit outside Hanga Roa, that is a positive thing. Hotel Puku Vai [13] , Tel. +56 (32) 255 1838. Competitive price-quality ratio, especially when you book hotel with tours.

Architecture is simple but unique and artistic. They are associated with Kia Koe Tour, which is reasonable. The website is exceptionally well-organized making tours, programs and pricing transparent and easy to understand. You can easily walk to this hotel from the airport, 5-10 minutes tops. These hotels have restaurants offering breakfast, and often dinner as well. Splurge[ edit ] The high-end options of the island prefer to refer to themselves as 5-star properties but since there's no international standard for star ratings this might be discussed further. Explora [14] . The most expensive hotel has a nice view and is a true countryside hotel due to it's location outside of Hanga Roa. The downside is that they also completely isolate you from the atmosphere of the island and make sure that you have no liberty of choosing anything other than their tours, restaurant etc. Hotel Hanga Roa [15] . One of the oldest hotels was renewed some years ago and they're providing closest corresponding experience than international hotels. Unfortunately, that makes it a bit less personal than most of the properties of the island.

Additionally, you might get a feeling that you get the same than everywhere else in the world but end up paying several times more than anywhere else due to the island's location. Cabanas[ edit ] Another alternative if you are travelling with the family or in a group is to stay in cabanas. Cabanas Morerava [16] , Vai Kia Kia SN, Telephone +56 2 2335 8978, +56 9 9319 6547 Awarded 2013 Best Hotel and Sustainability A+ Architectural awards [17] , clean spacious, Hot water from solar panels, ecological. Four cabanas with BBQ area , Wi-Fi and bicycles for the guests. They offer free airport pick up and upon arrival. Book up in advance. They can help you with tours and car rentals. Easter Island Hostel or Rosie's Hostel (Albergue), Atamu Tekena (main street), ☎ +56 9 7565 1416. checkin: 13:00; checkout: 10:00.

This is a small and simple accommodation run by Fatima, located a 10 minutes walk outside of the centre. It has dorms with comfortable IKEA beds, a kitchen, and a shared bathroom (with hot water shower). Breakfast is not included. Airport pick-up is 5000, and easterislandhostel@gmail.com is answered quickly for reservations by Fatima's daughter Rosie who lives in Sweden. USD27pppn. edit Hare Noi is one of the newest cabins and definitely the "high-end" of cabins. However, you might choose almost any quality hotel on the island and end up paying less than you'll pay for these cabins. Additionally, some of the advertisement photos are not actual photos of the property. Get out[ edit ] LAN airlines has regular flight from and to Santiago de Chile (daily), Lima (currently discontinued) and Tahiti (weekly). If you are departing for a foreign country from the airport, there will be a small exit fee, which must be paid in cash.

If you've managed to sail to Easter Island on your own, a logical next stop would be the Pitcairn Islands of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame, one of the island's "nearest" neighbours and a much better contender for "most isolated", with no air access and no tourism at all.

Question: Easter Island is a territory belonging to which country?
Answer: CHILE