Easter Island: A Destiny For Everyone

This island is the most isolated place in the world and it officially belongs to Chile, but it is located 2000 miles offshore into the Pacific Ocean. Their culture is Polynesian and the landscapes include gigantic statues called Moais, volcanoes and white sand beaches.

This is a destination that tourists and specially adventurers cannot miss. Its authenticity and culture have brought the world’s attention for decades. The landscapes, including the statues, volcanoes and beaches attract thousands of visitors from all over the world and all ages on a yearly basis. Lan Airlines offers flights to the island that cost approximately 700 dollars and take 5 hours to get to the Mataveri Airport.

Travelling to this wonderful place is a great instance to witness the history of the island and the remainings of its rise and fall which can still be seen all over the island. The most important left over from this culture are the Moai statues which can be visited in different locations on the island, mainly in the coastland. There are also other touristic attractions such as the caves where tribes used to live and hide from their enemies which are not only available to see, you can also camp in them.

There are two main volcano craters the Rano Kau and Rano Raraku. You can hike and look into the bowl of the volcanoes which show an impressing sight for curious and adventurer tourists. These volcanoes provided the habitants with rocks that later they used to carve the Moais.

The accommodation varies from the luxurious Anakena Hotel, the famous Ana Rapu’s Hostel to camping in the caves which belonged to the natives. The white sand beaches (Anakena is the main one) offer the perfect scenery to relax and enjoy the tropical weather of the island. On the evenings guided trekking and horse tours are offered and tourists can visit the main sights.

A must see for people who visit Easter Island are the native dance shows at the Anakena Hotel where you can have dinner and also participate in the show; also islanders teach you traditional dance moves and give you flower necklaces as souvenirs.

Easter Island is a place where the entire family, couples or lonely adventurers can have fun, witness amazing historic sights and enjoy one of the most impressing places in the world with the many activities that it has to offer. It is definitely one of the places you must visit before you hit the bucket!