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Easter Island - the Navel of the World
"Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua, is a long way from anywhere. Te Pitoote Hanua, which means "Navel of the World" is the most isolated inhabited island in the world, being about 2000 mi (3200 km) from Chile and Tahiti, and until the Mataveri International Airport was built in the 1960's, getting there was only by ship."

Easter Island from Space Photo Gallery
One of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world Easter Island is situated in the southern Pacific Ocean 2200 miles (3540 km) west of Chile. Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as it is sometimes referred, was formed by a series of massive volcanic eruptions.

Popular Tours on Easter Island
Popular Tours on Easter Island means visits to the moais, like those at Akivi, Hanga Roa (Ahu Tahai and Museum), Orongo (Rano Kau, Vinapu)and Rano Raraku (Vahiu, Anakena and Ahu Tongariki).

Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Excursions
Sightseeing tours in and out of Hanga Roa, plus swimming and other activities.

Easter Island Home Page
Background and many links of interest to this mysterious island.

Easter Island in 3 Dimensions
Excellent photos and 3D map which you can click for more photos.

Easter Island Project
"The objective of this project was to develop and demonstrate a transport model for moving an average size statue (Moai) on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) that is rooted in the local culture and is based on materials and technology available to the Rapanui people."

Easter Island
Report from Mysterious Places.

Finding Easter Island
Background, hisotry, weather, flora and fauna, events, holidays, getting there, activities and more information from David Stanley.

Hotel Hotu Motua
'Named after the first king of Rapa Nui, Hotu Matua was the first hotel established by islanders and it is located an easy ten minute walk from Hanga Roa village.'

Hotel List
Six in or near the only town Hanga Roa.

Interactive Map
From Expedia.com

Kia Koe - Agencia de Tour
The Island's number one inbound land operator, with 20 years of experience. Car Rental- Hotel Reservations Excursions - Tours - Activities.

Martín y Anita Hostal Rapa Nui
Centrally located, with five rooms, meal service, Internet access and information about Easter Island.

Parque Nacional Rapa Nui
Description of the park, historical importance and tourist facilities, in Spanish.

Petroglyphs
Thousands of them most representing the cult of the Birdman.

Rapa Nui Outrigger Club
In addition to competing in outrigger canoe racing, the club teaches skills, history and an appreciation of their culture to young islanders.

Rapa Nui Travel Ltda.
Private guided tours in the language of your preference.

Shaded Relief Map
From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

Speak Rapanui
'Iorana! And other phrases you'll need on your visit.

Te Rapa Nui
News, events, lodgings, tours, car rentals and more visitor information.

Tapati Festival
"Summer in Easter Island, 1,800 miles south of the Equator, hits its height in January and February. Its inhabitants celebrate the long days by putting on a pull-out-the-stops festival that includes everything from floats and beauty queens (some of them topless) to kids’ parades, dancing, singing, competitions and general merrymaking."

Te Rapa Nui
Portal, in Spanish, to Isla de Pascua, contains island climate and weather, accommodations, national park details, plus information about the efforts to return the island to the Rapa Nui islanders.

Topographical Map
Hand drawn map of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, by Seguin Mulloy.