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Occupying the central part of Chile, Easter Island enjoys the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Although it is a tiny island it belongs to a distinct ecological region characterized by some great rain forests. Located close to the Chilean city of Santiago, Easter Island is well networked to all major cities not only in South America but across the globe. Known for its archaeological derelicts, ancient stone carvings, Easter Island is also famed for its beaches and groves. Among the most impelling beaches The Anakena Beach in Easter Island truly deserves mention with a vista of ecological activities for the traveler.
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| Apart from being a house to a colorful mix of ethnic people Easter Island offers great scope for shopping too where the traveler can expect to pick up some great traditional souvenirs and handlooms. Being replete with some virgin beaches it is a great place for swimming, rafting, fishing and a host of exciting land activities like camping and Hiking. |
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Other important sightseeing in and around Easter Island:
Rano Raraku is one of the greatest places in Easter Island replete with the famed moai statues which are carved out of the volcanic rock of the mountain and are scattered across its slopes in various stages of completion. These ancient derelicts are sure to keep a tourist dazed.
The Rapa Nui National Park is yet another place of interest in Easter Island that not only teems with some rare wild life species but has all ancient cultural remnants of an abandoned desert-dwelling race. It is therefore a national park with a happy mix of history and adventure.
The other important places of visit in Easter Island include Ahu Tongariki, the pristine Orongo Lake which offers great boat rides for the tourists and last of all the peak of the dormant volcano Rano Kau which not only offers a magnificent panoramic view but is also a popular hiking spot in South America.
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