Location
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GeographyThe island has a triangular surface of 166 km2, and a sinuous arid relief due to the volcanic zone it is located in. Each angle of the triangle corresponds to one of three volcanoes: Poike, Rano Kau and Maunga Terevaka. All three remain inactive. The maximum length is 24 kilometers, and the maximum width is 12 kilometers. The landscape of plains and hillocks reaches a maximum of 560 meters at the Mangua Terevaka volcano. It is covered by volcanic rocks, which show its origin. If there were no vegetation, it would be like moving along lunar surfaces. |
Climate
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How to get thereLan is the only airline that offers flights to Rapa Nui. Depending on the season, there are between four and seven flights a week from/to Santiago, and two flights a week from/to Papete (Tahiti). There are also two weekly flights available from/to Lima (Peru). Roundtrip tickets in standard economy class have prices that go from USD$500 to USD$900. Flights are often overbooked due to excessive reservations, so it is essential that you confirm your flight two days before the departure. |