Categoría: Science
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Exploring Ahu Nau Nau in Hanga Rau, Anakena: The Best-Preserved Legacy of Rapa Nui
Explore Ahu Nau Nau in Anakena, one of the best-preserved moai platforms in Rapa Nui. Discover its archaeological significance, the legacy of the Miru clan, and the meaning behind its pukao and coral eyes within Rapa Nui National Park. Perfect for planning your visit with an accredited guide.
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Tapati Rapa Nui Sports: Living History, Identity, and Culture in Motion
Every February, Rapa Nui comes alive with one of the most important cultural celebrations in Polynesia: Tapati Rapa Nui. For visitors, it is much more than a festival—it is a unique opportunity to witness ancestral traditions, physical strength, competition, and deep cultural pride. Among the most impressive aspects of Tapati are its traditional extreme sports:…
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Rapa Nui National Park: protection, heritage, and living culture
Rapa Nui National Park is one of the most iconic cultural sites in the world. Its value lies not only in the extraordinary number of archaeological remains it preserves, but also in the fact that it is living evidence of a unique civilization that developed in geographic isolation for more than a thousand years. A…
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Horseback Riding in Rapa Nui: Explore the Most Remote Island in the Pacific on Horseback
An authentic way to discover the island’s ancestral territory Horseback riding in Rapa Nui is one of the most traditional and respectful ways to explore the island. Riding a horse across this remote corner of the Pacific—one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth—offers a deeper understanding of its geography, history, and strong connection…
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Polynesian Canoeing and the Beginning of the Va’a Pan American Championship in Rapa Nui
Sport, Culture, and Polynesian Spirit in the Heart of the Pacific Polynesian canoeing, known in Rapa Nui as Va’a, is far more than a sport—it is a living symbol of the maritime history that connected the peoples of the Pacific for centuries. Every stroke honors the ancestors who crossed vast oceans guided only by the…
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Moai Kava Kava: An encounter with the unexpected
If you ever walk into a house, museum or workshop on Rapa Nui, you might come across a thin wooden figure, with clearly marked ribs and a deep stare. It’s the Moai Kava Kava, one of the most iconic and mysterious carved figures of Rapanui art. Unlike the large stone moai that face the sea,…
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Ahu Akivi: a magical corner in the heart of Rapa Nui
Hello, travelers from Easter Island Travel! Today we invite you to discover a very special place in the interior of Rapa Nui: Ahu Akivi. This ceremonial platform, surrounded by green hills and volcanoes, is a space where history, astronomy, and legend intertwine in a unique way. Ahu Akivi stands out because its moai seem to…
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The Volcanic Origins of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
How Did Rapa Nui Emerge? A story that began beneath the sea When you arrive on Rapa Nui that small, remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it’s easy to forget that its story began deep underwater. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is entirely volcanic. It was born from submarine eruptions…
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Orongo Petroglyphs in 3D: Explore the Rock Art of Easter Island
Discover Orongo, the ancient ceremonial village of Rapa Nui, where stone holds hundreds of petroglyphs depicting rituals, gods, and the mysteries of the Birdman. A sacred site facing the ocean, now also preserved in 3D thanks to digital technology.
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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.