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The quarry where the moai were carved: nearly 400 statues can be seen there at various stages of carving. The park ticket allows only one visit.
Official websiterapanuinationalpark.com→Ceremonial platform where 15 moai stand in a row with their backs to the ocean. Chile Travel advises arriving about an hour before sunrise.
Official websiterapanuinationalpark.com→Stone houses built around 1400 and linked to the birdman cult, above the crater lake. Only one visit per park ticket.
Official websiterapanuinationalpark.com→Major cultural festival held in February for about two weeks: dancing, traditional costume and the election of a queen. Dates change every year, so check them before booking.
Troupe founded in 1996 performing live music and Rapa Nui dances, with or without dinner. Show days and times are on its website.
Official websitekarikari.cl→A Polynesian language spoken daily alongside Spanish, the official language; it is considered endangered. A greeting of “iorana” is always appreciated.
Closed to the public since 19 July 2024 due to force majeure, with no reopening date announced. Its team continues to organise cultural events.
Official websitemuseorapanui.gob.cl→Free music school run by an NGO, passing on classical music and Rapa Nui traditions to more than 120 young people; visits for travellers by reservation.
Official websitetokirapanui.org→