Rapa Nui is the name of the inhabitants of the island, which belongs to Chile. Nearly 4,000 people live here.
The island has a long history of settlement and the most diverse flora and fauna. You will not be bored here.
Bilder zum Hafen Rapa Nui, Easter Island / Chile
Cruise offers to the port Rapa Nui, Easter Island / Chile
Tourist attractions are, of course, the world-famous stone pots, the so-called Moais. Their original purpose has not yet been explored. They can be seen especially at the Rano-Raraku, a volcano around which about 300 of the statues stand and where you can also visit the production sites of the statues of the statues. Of fascinating size are the statues near the Ahu Tongariki (in the east of the island).
Anakena has the most beautiful bathing beach on the island, near which are coconut forests as well as two other Moai sites (Ahu Naunau and Ahu Ature Huki).
At the "navel of the world" there is a ball of controversial origin. It was probably built as a tourist trap only in the 1960s. On the volcano Rano Kao and Puna Pau there are more stoneheads to be seen. Furthermore, one has a fantastic view over the sea from the very beginning.
Also for nature lovers much is offered here. The animal and plant world are extensive, ranging from whales to giant calves, bird species, eucalyptus, bamboo and the Taromiro tree, which supplies wood for ritual objects.
In which country / island is Rapa Nui, Easter Island located?