Easter island

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But why were these created in the first place, and why were they in this specific location?

Chile is reopening Easter Island after two years of closure in August 2022 after locals stopped tourists arriving in March 2020.

Easter Island or Rapa Nui is probably the most remote place in the world I ever will be, other than Antartica. It is truly in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by water, with no other land mass in…

Easter Island statues (Moai) of Alternanthera (3) | Karl Gercens | Flickr

Known as Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua, and Easter Island, it is sure to bring to mind mysterious and surreal images. Images of moai, the massive stone heads/torsos that dot the landscape, are often recalled from childhood explorations through back issues of National Geographic magazines. We have put together some of the things you should know about visiting Easter Island for your information. Read our blog.

Moai sculptures at Rano Raraku on Easter Island, Chile-Stock Photo

The moai at Easter Island are actually whole-body statues, but they are commonly referred to as "Easter Island heads." Some of the "heads" at Rano Raraku have been excavated and their bodies seen and observed to have markings that had been protected from erosion by their burial.

Easter Island or Rapa Nui is probably the most remote place in the world I ever will be, other than Antartica. It is truly in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by water, with no other land mass in…