A wooden tablet engraved with “RongoRongo” characters, the indecipherable Easter Island writing, has been discovered to date from a period before the arrival of Europeans, strengthening the hypothesis that this writing system may have been developed independently. Easter Island … Read more
Learn about the origin and meaning of the Ao Rapa Nui, a traditional scepter or cane from Easter Island that is a symbol of command and authority and a tourist souvenir today. The ‘Ao Rapa Nui The ’Ao, whose … Read more
Mana, in the Rapa Nui culture, represents the creative energy that is the origin of everything, a vital force that is still felt on the island. Mana, the spiritual energy of Rapa Nui Mana is a fundamental concept in … Read more
Tapu is an ancestral Rapa Nui concept that was formerly used to establish sacred prohibitions that regulated the customs of the community and that still survives in certain details of the daily life of the inhabitants of Easter Island. … Read more
The image of the famous Easter Island heads has become an icon of popular culture and the best-known symbol of Rapa Nui. However, many seem to ignore the fact that these giant heads also have bodies and that they … Read more
The A Vere moai, known as the “traveling moai”, is located at the entrance to Tongariki and is one of the most photographed statues on Easter Island. Know its history. The Guardian of Tongariki A singular statue welcomes the … Read more
The manutara is the sacred bird worshiped by the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui during the bird-man ritual or Tangata Manu that took place in the ceremonial village of Orongo. Know the legend and the stories that emerged from … Read more
The Ahu Ko Te Riku is the only ceremonial platform on Easter Island where you can see a complete moai. This unique fact and its spectacular location in the Tahai area have made it one of the most admired … Read more
The hook or mangai, in the Rapanui language, is an artifact spread throughout Polynesia and was considered one of the most precious objects that could be had on an island, since through its use, the inhabitants obtained the necessary … Read more
At the southern end of the Rano Raraku quarry, where the main path forms a curve to continue the visit, it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of the Poike volcano with the 15 figures of the Ahu … Read more