RAPA NUI
Fifteen centuries ago, on the seashore of the island, King Hotu Matua and his people began one of the most extraordinary cultures known on the planet, bequeathing hundreds of archaeological sites to future generations.
Formerly called Te Pito o Te Henua («The belly button of the world»), Rapa Nui emerged as a result of deep geological changes, specifically the conjunction of the Poike, Rano Kau and Maunga Terevaka volcanoes; considered the eastern vertex of the Polynesian Triangle.
A civilization that populated the island for thousands of years developed in this geographical area, with a mysterious culture that has transcended over time, conserving ancient customs and impressive monuments that stand on the seashore, called Moai or statues that memorialize illustrious ancestors watching over their descendants from above.
Rapa Nui, declared as World Heritage Site by Unesco and proud of its culture and tradition, opens its doors to visitors from around the world. Located in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from South America and the city of Caldera, it has a surface area of 163.6 km2, which makes it the largest island of Chile
