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Eastern Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is the most isolated island on earth. It remains an enigma how the island's descendants could design and sculpt hundreds of colossal Moai head sculptures from hard volcanic tuff, transport them to great distances, and erect them on great stone platforms (Ahu). Three volcanoes gave rise to this island, creating dramatic landscapes. Ancient inhabitants had an organized society, a written language, wonderful building techniques, and a complex religion.
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| Easter Island (Isla de Pascua in Spanish), also known as Rapa Nui or Te-Pito-Henúa (meaning navel of the world in Polynesian), is one of the most attractive and mysterious places on earth. The most isolated island in the world. Easter has a wealth of beauty both man-made and natural it is an enigma about how their descendants could design and sculpt hundreds of colossal moais from hard volcanic tuff, transport these tall and heavy statues great distances from quarry to coast and erect them on great stone ahu (platforms). The Easter Islands ruins are still very accessible. So far there are no fences or signs telling you to stay out or watch where you walk. Perhaps this is because it seems everywhere you walk is an archeological site! One big open-air museum!
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| Please note that there are flights available only a few times during the week, so plan ahead. During the summer, there are only 4 flights available per week and during winter, only 3 flights available per week. As soon as you have your flights, book your hotel, especially during the summer months. Three nights is recommended, but if you are interested in archaeology or in nature, 4 nights are the best. This way you can go on a hike or horseback-ride off the beaten path.
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| RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES |
| Hiking; horseback riding; scuba diving.
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| The ceremonial city of Orongo and its petroglyphs; the worship center has Tangata Manu or "Bird man"; a visit to Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Tahai, Akahanga and Tongariki permits understand the history of these people and marvel at the world's unique moais. Visit the Rano Volcano; the town of Hanga Roa, the anthological museum, church and craftsmanship market and the beautiful beaches of Anakena and Ovahe.
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