The well-known statues on Easter Island, the Moai, still remain a mystery to scholars. The statues are over 4 meters high, but no one has any idea who built them, why they built them, how they got there and so on…
One of the theories is that civilization lived here a long time ago, but that the lack of resources on the island and slavery are the cause of the extinction of the island people.
How to get to the islands
Easter Island is located 3,760 km from Santiago; also called Rapa Nui is one of the most distant areas in the world. There is no direct flight from Europe or Africa to get there, but the journey becomes easy and less painful from Santiago.
We advise you to first book a plane ticket to Chile (Santiago – Chile), and then take a direct flight to the island. Choose a good company to avoid any unpleasant situations.
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The best time to visit the islands
You can visit the island in all seasons, depending on what you want to experience, you can go there either in the dry season or in the rainy season.
The climate is very hot from January to April. In June and September, you are rather greeted by very refreshing and above all soothing thin ropes. Prepare your sweaters and hoodies for the months of August to November; the climate is likely to be very harsh.
Easter island Hotels
The hotels in the islands are available so don’t worry about this, you are spoiled for choice between hotels, guest houses and campsites.
It all depends on what type of comfort you are looking for and your budget. For travelers on a small budget, Couchsurfing is the very interesting method. In any case, remember to book several weeks or even months in advance to avoid shortages and to get good prices.
Activities to do on the islands
With the help of a guide, you can go snorkeling or diving trips. Apart from the agencies grouped together on Hanga Roa Street, there are also other somewhat isolated agencies that offer very good activities.
Horseback riding remains the best way to get around the island.
The main activity is hiking through the magnificent landscape that the island offers. The spectacular beauty of the region added to an archaeological visit will always have you hooked.
Apart from the 900 gigantic moais (Easter Island statues) lined up along the Polynesian island, there are also other very interesting tourist sites. These include Rano Kau, a volcano in Chile; the Ana te Pahu cave; of the Père-Sébastien-Englert anthropological museum, and many others.
What to eat
On the island, the majority of culinary recipes are made from marine products (lobster, shrimp, monkfish, fish, tuna, sierra, etc.). Consider eating curanto, the most famous and delicious traditional meal on the whole island. Accompanied by Po’e, a kind of soft and fluffy sponge cake, it’s a real treat that you absolutely have to taste. Your taste buds will definitely be asking for more!
