Get to know Rapa Nui, a unique place in the world, where magic exists.
Tourist destination
The landscapes of the island is what makes it a tourist destination par excellence. A place that you have to go to is the Rano Raraku volcano. It was in this place where the moai were created, it will also give you an extraordinary view. If you like trekking, another option is to visit the Rano Kau volcano, the largest on Easter Island, where the silence will give you an unparalleled sense of tranquility.
You can also visit the Ceremonial Village of Orongo, located on the Rano Kau volcano, which was inhabited by the main chiefs of the tribes, where a religious celebration called Make-Make, a deity from Easter mythology, considered the creator of the world.
If you travel during the summer, a good option is to go between February 1 and 15, the date on which you can enjoy the traditional Tapati festival, the largest cultural festival in Rapa Nui, for which its inhabitants prepare all day. year. For 15 days, Easter Islanders perform a series of physical competitions and other cultural traditions.
In Rapa Nui you have three options, but without a doubt the one you have to visit is Anakena, with a crystal clear turquoise sea, palm trees and fine white sand that make it an ideal place for rest and relaxation. In addition, the sea is quite calm and its pleasant temperature of 20° invites you to dive into the water.
In addition, in this territory you will have the opportunity to see a Chilean palm and the toromiro, a native tree that was exterminated due to overexploitation, and that is being reintroduced again. As for its fauna, the Juan Fernández lobster, sparrows, seagulls, anemones stand out. Also of great importance to the island are the kena, tavake, makohe, kakapa and kuma seabirds.
Get the most out of your visit
In order for you to make the most of your stay in Rapa Nui, it is necessary to take into account some recommendations. On the first day, we recommend touring the island by car or ATV. You can go through the interior of the Island to Anakena and return along the Costanera. On the second and third day, we suggest taking the tours. Without taking a tour, you will not be able to understand the true history of Rapa Nui. A midday tour can be Orongo, so that later in the afternoon you can dive.
On day 4, you can enjoy the city and shop, ending in Kari Kari where you will delight in the cultural dance of Rapa Nui.
Some useful information
● Do you want to bring your own food? Of course you can! If you want to bring your own food, we recommend that you bring food such as vacuum-packed meat. If you have a cooler, take it! so your food will arrive fresher. In the event that you carry liquids, consider that you can carry up to 6 liters of whatever you want.
● We also recommend that you bring some cash, since on the Island there are few authorized ATMs, and in high season, they may be disabled.
● On the other hand, not all cell phone companies have good coverage. The company that works best is Entel.
● In the case of WiFi and internet, you will only have coverage in the town. And still, the signal is quite weak. But, who needs the internet if you are in the navel of the world? No one!