EXPLORING EASTER ISLAND

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Easter Island’s stone heads have beguiled travelers, historians, and conspiracy theorists since generations.

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The best way to discover the answers and understand what happened on Easter Island years ago is to visit Easter Island for yourself.

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Easter Island is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by thousands of people every year.

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Easter Island is so named because it was discovered on Easter Sunday years ago.

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Its coastline is volcanic and rocky and there is only one ideal beach at Easter Island.

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Easter Island is mostly divided into two parts: Hanga Roa and the Rapa Nui National Park.

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Guided group tours are a popular option to explore Easter Island

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