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Photo Galleries of Easter Island

Ahu Akivi (10 pictures)

Ahu Akivi are the only moai that face the ocean.

Ahu Tongariki (18 pictures)

The Moai at Ahu Tongariki were reconstructed by a large team of scientists and local experts (1992/5). A Japanese company financed ...

Anakena Beach (10 pictures)

Anakena Beach is where the first settlers lived, and has a beautiful ahu.

Hanga Roa Hotel and Moai (39 pictures)

There are a lot of ahu and moai in walking distance from Hanga Roa. Also, pictures of our hotel.

Rano Kau and the Orongo Ceremonial Village (9 pictures)

Rano Kau is an extinct volcano on the tip of Easter Island, and is also where the Orongo Ceremonial Village ...

Rano Raraku, or the Nursery (24 pictures)

Rano Raraku is the volcano from which all the moai were carved and is one of the most spectacular sites ...
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Renting a Jeep and visiting the Moai, Anakena Beach, Orongo Ceremonial Village and Rano Raraku, aka the "Moai Nursery"

July 04, 2006
by Wendy
ahu, anakena beach, car rental, driving, driving conditions, Easter Island, hotel, jeep rental, mana nui inn, moai, Moai Nursery, Orongo Ceremonial Village, Rano Raraku
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Ahu Tahai and Ahu Vai UriThe first day, we saw some of the moai that are located close to town – in fact, they are right in front of the Mana Nui Inn (we could see some from our balcony!).  We saw Ahu Tahai, Ahu Akapu, and Ahu Tautira.  It was a great introduction, and
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Mana Nui Inn, Easter Island

July 01, 2006
by Wendy
chile, Easter Island, hotel, mana nui inn, rapa nui
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Overlooking the ocean at the Mana Nui InnOur hotel was the Mana Nui Inn. They met us at the airport. Watch out when you arrive: They make everyone x-ray their baggage as you exit the airport (?!) and the machines are not guaranteed to be film-safe.  They will pass your film aroun
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Getting To Easter Island

July 01, 2006
by Wendy
chile, Easter Island, moai, rapa nui
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Ahu TongarikiEaster Island, or Rapa Nui, is only accessible via Santiago, Chile or via Papeete.  Since Chile has enough in and of itself to warrant a trip, we decided to interrupt our French Polynesian vacation with three days in Easter Island.…
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