Autor: Editorial Team at Beyond the Moai
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Hanga Roa: discover the best of Rapa Nui’s heart
Nestled between the cliffs of the west and the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean, Hanga Roa is much more than just the only inhabited town on Rapa Nui. It is the beating heart of the island, the meeting point where everyday life, ancient history, and the living culture of the Rapa Nui people come…
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Te Tomo Haŋa o Te Ariki: The Birth of Rapa Nui Culture
Discover the Sacred Birthplace of Rapa Nui’s First King. Te Tomo Hanga o Te Ariki is more than a natural wonder — it’s a gateway to ancient legends, where the first Ariki (king) of Rapa Nui is said to have emerged. Step into the heart of the island’s origin story.
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Anakena: natural paradise and ancestral cradle of Rapa Nui
Anakena Beach, located on the northern coast of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), is one of the island’s most iconic and beautiful places. With its white coral sand, framed by palm trees brought from Tahiti and ancient ahu and moai statues silently watching inland, Anakena is much more than a perfect postcard—it is a place where…
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World Sea Turtle Day: Protecting Ocean Life in Rapa Nui
Sea turtles have roamed our oceans for over 100 million years, playing a vital role in marine ecosystems. In Rapa Nui, you can still find the iconic hawksbill turtle swimming in crystal-clear waters — a living treasure that needs our protection. This World Sea Turtle Day, Easter Island Travel invites you to discover these ancient…
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Explore Easter Island With Local Experts
At Easter Island Travel, we guide you through powerful archaeological sites, hidden trails, ancestral caves, and sacred islets. Each experience is crafted to connect you with the island’s true spirit—its origins, nature, and living culture. Let your journey be as unique as Rapa Nui itself.
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Ticket Price Increase at Rapa Nui National Park: Reasons and Community Participation
Starting October 1, 2025, Rapa Nui National Park will implement a ticket price adjustment. The decision, approved through community voting, aims to support conservation, sustainable tourism, and local development. Learn more about the new rates, the context behind the change, and how it reflects community-led management on Easter Island.
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Tour A & B: Two Unique Ways to Discover Rapa Nui with Local Guides
Discover Rapa Nui with local guides on our Tours A & B: unique landscapes, legendary moai, and sacred sites. Experience an authentic, immersive, and cultural journey with Easter Island Travel.
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Ahu Toŋariki: where the history and soul of Rapa Nui meet
Discover the powerful story behind Ahu Toŋariki, not just a lineup of moai, but a symbol of resilience and cultural pride on Rapa Nui.
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Discover Rapa Nui in the low season: peace, nature, and living culture
At Easter Island Travel, we know from experience that Rapa Nui has something special to offer all year round. But between May and August, when the island slows down and reveals its most authentic self, is when you can truly connect with its essence. Looking for a different kind of trip, more personal, deeper, and…
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Dance in Rapa Nui: A Language that Connects to the Soul of the Island
Today, we want to talk to you about April 29th. Did you know what’s celebrated on this day? The entire world honors International Dance Day — and we hope you won’t forget it again! On Easter Island, this celebration holds a very special meaning for us. Here, dance is not just art — it’s a…