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How do I get to Easter Island?
Only by direct flight from Santiago de Chile; the flight takes about five hours over the open Pacific to the most remote inhabited island in the world.
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What are the Moai statues?
The monumental stone figures of the Rapa Nui culture were erected between the 13th and 16th centuries and stand scattered across the entire island, many at sacred ceremonial sites called Ahu.
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What is Rano Raraku?
At the Rano Raraku volcanic crater, nearly all the Moai were carved from volcanic rock, with dozens of unfinished statues remaining half-embedded in the slope to this day.
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What is Ahu Tongariki?
The island's largest Ahu platform brings together 15 restored Moai in a row and is considered one of the most impressive photo spots on all of Easter Island, especially at sunrise.