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Easter Island map showing Terevaka, Poike, Rano Kau, Motu Nui, Orongo, and Mataveri; major ahus are marked with moai Easter Island Coordinates: 27°7′S 109°22′W / 27.117°S 109.367°W / -27.117; -109
Despite the long time elapsed since the election of the last tangata manu, the spirit of the bird man is still very present in Easter Island. The memory of this original ceremony can be felt during the ascent walk to the Rano Kau volcano by the Te Ara or Te Ao trail, visiting the impressive village of Orongo or when a boat ride is made to the ...
Aug 6, 2018 · Chile, Cool places to hike. WHAT: A hike around the crater of Rano Kau, the biggest volcano of Easter Island + a visit to the ancient village of Orongo. WHERE: Just outside the little town of Hanga Roa, a 15-minute drive from town. HOW LONG: For the hike you need an hour or two. Add an extra 45 minutes for the visit to Orongo.
Jul 5, 2017 · July 05, 2017. • 3 min read. Although Easter Island is known for its mysterious moai statues, the remote Polynesian island has much more to explore. About 42 percent of this island is Rapa Nui ...
The Museum cares for two large stone moai from Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Hoa Hakananai'a and Moai Hava. Moai are megalithic statues often placed upon ahu (ceremonial platforms). They are said to be the aringa ora, the living faces of the ancestors. Hoa Hakananai'a (meaning 'lost, hidden, or stolen friend') is carved from basalt and dates from ...
Orongo travel packages. Come and discover Orongo with our best tour packages. The best of Easter Island - Express 4 Days. Come and see the best of Easter Island in a 4 days express travel program. You know the famous moais, Rapa Nui culture and touristic… See Tour; From CLP $ 265.000 per person; From US$ 330 per person
Rano Kau. Coordinates: 27°11′12.8″S 109°26′08.4″W. View of Rano Kau from near Orongo, showing a gap at the southern end of the crater wall. Rano Kau is a 324 m (1,063 ft) tall extinct volcano that forms the southwestern headland of Easter Island, a Chilean island in the Pacific Ocean. It was formed of basaltic lava flows in the ...
