Introduction to Easter Island

Overview

Key Facts

• Location: Chilean volcanic island in the Pacific, 4,000 km from the South American coast.

• Latitude/longitude: 27°9' S, 109°25' W.

• Local time: Heure : 19968

• "Capital": Hanga Roa.

• Political status: Chilean province under the Valparaíso Region.

• Official language: Spanish.

• Currency: peso.

• Population: 6,600 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 163.6 km².

• Density: 40 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Terevaka Volcano (507 m)

• Lowest point: sea level.

• Coastline:

• Driving: on the right.

Tourism

World-famous for its numerous and immense statues (the "moai"), the island nonetheless requires a certain budget to reach and stay on. The price to pay, in a way, for a unique destination visited by just tens of thousands of tourists each year.

Travel Essentials

• Destination: for beginner travellers.

• By air: France-Hanga Roa.

• Backpacker daily budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Risks: almost none in terms of health and safety.

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Highlights (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★; Adventure ⊘; Culture ★★★; Relaxation/holidays ⊘/ ★

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