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What to See on Easter Island
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Location Map of Easter Island
Easter Island
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Easter Island has a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Rapa Nui National Park (1995)
The UNESCO-listed park protects several sites containing 300 of the 800 statues (the "moai") that symbolise Easter Island.
The UNESCO-listed park protects several sites containing 300 of the 800 statues (the "moai") that symbolise Easter Island.
Sites and Heritage
Anakena
It’s one of the island’s few sandy beaches. Quite pretty, with a few statues acting as "guardians.".
It’s one of the island’s few sandy beaches. Quite pretty, with a few statues acting as "guardians.".
Hanga Roa
The island's only town and thus its "capital," serving as the base for exploration. You can also visit the anthropological museum Sebastián Englert here.
The island's only town and thus its "capital," serving as the base for exploration. You can also visit the anthropological museum Sebastián Englert here.
Rapa Nui National Park
The UNESCO-listed park protects several sites containing 300 of the 800 statues (the "moai") that symbolise Easter Island.
The UNESCO-listed park protects several sites containing 300 of the 800 statues (the "moai") that symbolise Easter Island.
Volcanoes of Easter Island
The island has several extinct volcanoes, including Rano Kau, Puakatike, Rano Raraku, and especially Terevaka, which is the highest point on the territory. They are easy to climb.
The island has several extinct volcanoes, including Rano Kau, Puakatike, Rano Raraku, and especially Terevaka, which is the highest point on the territory. They are easy to climb.
Must-see & highly recommended
Rapa Nui National Park
★★★★ The UNESCO-listed park protects several sites containing 300 of the 800 statues (the "moai") that symbolise Easter Island.
Recommended
Volcanoes of Easter Island
★★★ The island has several extinct volcanoes, including Rano Kau, Puakatike, Rano Raraku, and especially Terevaka, which is the highest point…
Worth a look / Other
Anakena
★★ It’s one of the island’s few sandy beaches. Quite pretty, with a few statues acting as "guardians."
Orongo
★★ An ancient stone village and ceremonial center located in the southwest of the island.
Ana Kai Tangata
★ This is a small underwater cave on the outskirts of Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa
★ The island's only town and thus its "capital," serving as the base for exploration. You can also visit the anthropological museum Sebastián…