Easter Island remains a remote Chilean territory with restored moai and active Polynesian culture
Chilean territory Easter Island hosts restored monolithic figures and a living Polynesian community in its sole town of Hanga Roa.
Restored statues stand on ceremonial platforms
Many enigmatic moai have been returned to their upright positions after seven decades of restoration work. The island functions today as an open-air archaeological museum where these representations of ancestors are displayed.
Local life includes music and dance
Nights in the town of Hanga Roa feature cheerful ukulele music and hip-swirling dances performed by locals. This distinct Polynesian culture remains a vital presence on the lonely eastern edge of Polynesia.
Landscape features volcanic plains and sea
Visitors can see a vast, vibrant sea alongside windswept volcanic plains that define the dramatic landscape. The location sits 2,200 miles from continental Chile at the far eastern edge of Polynesia.
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