Beyond Oceania This neighbouring destination is covered as an add-on to an Oceania trip.
- Part ofChile
- CurrencyChilean peso (CLP); USD widely accepted
- LanguagesSpanish, Rapa Nui
- Main hubMataveri (IPC)
- EntryChilean entry rules; park ticket required
- Drives onRight
Rapa Nui marks the eastern corner of the Polynesian triangle. Its nearly 1,000 moai statues, including the quarry at Rano Raraku, are protected within Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flights connect via Santiago de Chile, with occasional services from Papeete.
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Where to stay in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
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Rano Raraku moai quarry
The volcanic quarry where almost all of Rapa Nui's moai were carved.
Tours & activities in Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
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Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Guide: Moai, Rano Raraku and Getting There
Rapa Nui is the remote eastern corner of the Polynesian Triangle. Here is how to get there, the 2026 park rules, the moai sites not to miss and how to plan your days.
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