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10 Common Mistakes Visitors Make in Rapa Nui (and How to Avoid Them)
Complete Guide by Easter Island Travel Traveling to Rapa Nui is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a land filled with history, powerful nature, and a vibrant culture that’s still alive in every corner of the island. Yet many travelers—especially first-time visitors—arrive with misconceptions, incomplete information, or unrealistic expectations. At Easter Island Travel, we’ve guided thousands of visitors…
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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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5 Reasons Why Rapa Nui Is the Perfect Destination for Your Next Vacation
At Easter Island Travel, we’re lucky enough to wake up every day surrounded by the magic of Rapa Nui — and we’d love to share why this remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is the perfect place for your next getaway. Here, time seems to stand still. History lives in every corner,…