Categoría: Heritage
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Rapa Nui: 10 Fascinating Facts About Easter Island and Its Moai
Discover Rapa Nui, Easter Island—its moai statues, volcanoes, beaches, and ancestral culture—in these 10 surprising facts that unveil its history and secrets.
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Oroŋo: The Most Fascinating Ceremonial Village on Rapa Nui
Oroŋo is one of the main archaeological sites on Rapa Nui, alongside iconic places such as Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku, and Anakena. The most well-known use of this ancient settlement, located on the edge of the Rano Kau crater, was as the stage for the famous Tangata Manu (Bird Man) cult, a unique tradition in…
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Tapati Rapa Nui: the festival that celebrates the soul of an island
Every year, from late January to mid-February, Rapa Nui transforms. It’s not just a festival. It’s a tribute to the island’s history, a powerful expression of cultural identity, and an invitation to be part of a living legacy. This is Tapati Rapa Nui — the island’s most important cultural celebration and one of the most…
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Hoa Hakananai‘a Moai: The Traveling and Enigmatic Figure of Rapa Nui
Among the hundreds of moai found across Rapa Nui, one in particular stands out—not because of where it is, but because of where it isn’t. The moai Hoa Hakananai‘a is not on the island, yet its story remains a key part of our tours at Easter Island Travel. This statue is unique in its origin,…