Easter Island & Rapa Nui National Park

Easter Island, often known as Rapa Nui, is a Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the Polynesian island world's easternmost outpost. It is well-known for its massive stone sculptures. The island lies 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 kilometers) west of Chile. It covers an area of 63 square miles (163 square kilometers), forming a triangle 14 miles (23 km) long by 7 miles (11 km) broad; its highest point, Mount Terevaka, is 1,969 feet (600 meters) above sea level.

This island is home to a one-of-a-kind cultural phenomena. A Polynesian-based culture that established there. A.D. 300 developed an independent, strong, inventive, and unique heritage of monumental sculpture and building. From the 10th through the 16th centuries, this culture constructed shrines and erected massive stone statues known as moai, resulting in an unparalleled cultural environment that continues to attract people all over the world.

• Entrance fees: USD $80 or $ 54,000 pesos for all non-Chilean visitors
• Location: Easter Island, Valparaíso, Chile