Etiqueta: #Moai
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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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Private Tours in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with Easter Island Travel: Live the History, Nature, and Culture of Rapa Nui
Discover Rapa Nui (Easter Island) through private tours designed to experience its history, nature, and culture in an authentic way. Explore moai, volcanoes, caves, and ancient villages without crowds, with exclusive experiences tailored to your time and travel style.
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Tapati Rapa Nui 2026: Dates, Activities & Travel Tips for the Easter Island Festival
Discover the dates of Tapati Rapa Nui 2026, Easter Island’s biggest cultural festival. Activities, tips, and everything you need to plan your trip.
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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,…
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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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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.