
20 Awe-Inspiring Ruins From the World's Greatest Civilizations
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Most of the Moai statues were carved at the Rano Raraku quarry on the east of the island, but it's unclear how they were transported and pla
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Enigmas and legends from an ancestral culture enrich the landscapes and tropical beaches at the naval of the world.
There’s no inhabited spot in the world quite so isolated as Chilean Polynesia. A mere dot in the vast Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a one-of-a-kind destination whose very remoteness lends it unmistakable authenticity and an aura of mystery. It’s high time to come and uncover its secrets!
Explore Rapa Nui’s pink-sand beaches, its volcanic cones and windswept grasslands, and of course, the monumental moai statues – over 1,000 of them bearing silent witness to a long-lost, complex society.
Discover the intriguing culture of the rapa nui people during Tapati, a traditional festival held in February in which local teams compete in challenges to test their ability in time-honored Easter Island skills.