Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is a house the most famous archaeological sites in the Pacific Ocean. The island is tiny and hilly volcanic origin. Easter Island is about 3,500 kilometers off the coast of Chile. a mystery surrounds the significance of the huge ancient statues (moai Named). while the Moai statues are believed to be a sort of religious symbols, as their current positions were transported to the island from the volcano quarry to confused many archaeologists today. Easter Island is about 6-hour flight from Santiago. Prices on the island are quite high, so prepare yourself. The name "Easter Island" was given by Jacob Roggeveen, in 1722, (first recorded European explorers of the island, is the official Spanish name for the island Isla de Pascua, (the "Easter Island" in Spanish). The Polynesian name of the island is Rapa Nui

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Easter Iceland, Chile

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a Moai - Easter Island, Chile

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