Rapa Nui National Park

The protected area spans 6,800 hectares across Easter Island, containing 887 stone statues called moai, various volcanic craters, and archaeological sites.

The Rapa Nui people settled on Easter Island between 300 and 1200 CE, creating monumental stone figures from volcanic tuff between 1400 and 1650 CE.

The indigenous Ma'u Henua community manages the park since 2018, preserving their ancestral territory and maintaining connections with traditional ceremonies and customs.

Visitors need to purchase entrance permits and follow designated paths to access the archaeological sites, with guided tours available throughout the year.

The park contains Rano Raraku quarry, where numerous moai remain in various stages of completion, providing insights into ancient stone carving techniques.

Location: Isla de Pascua Province

Inception: 1935

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -27.07288,-109.34858

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50