Pascuense cuisine, otherwise known as Easter Island cuisine or Rapa Nui cuisine incorporates the influences of the indigenous Rapa Nui people and Latin America. Notable ingredients include seafood such as fish, octopus (heke), eel, sea snails (pipi) and crustaceans (lobster), as well as sweet potato, taro, banana, pineapple, coconut, pumpkin ...

Easter Island is a volcanic island, consisting mainly of three extinct coalesced volcanoes: Terevaka (altitude 507 metres) forms the bulk of the island, while two other volcanoes, Poike and Rano Kau, form the eastern and southern headlands and …

Sep 14, 2024 · Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, never experienced a ruinous population collapse, according to an analysis of ancient DNA from 15 former inhabitants of the remote island in the Pacific...

Nov 9, 2009 · Easter Island, located about 2,300 miles off Chile in the South Pacific Ocean, is known for its nearly 900 giant stone statues that date back several centuries.

Easter Island statues are known for their large, broad noses and big chins, along with rectangle-shaped ears and deep eye slits. Their bodies are normally squatting, with their arms resting in different positions and are without legs. The majority of the ahu are found along the coast and face inland towards the community.

May 7, 2024 · Embark on a full-day guided tour of Easter Island and discover the ancient secrets of Vaihu, Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, and Te Pito Kura while marveling at the breathtaking landscapes of the island.

Easter Island, in Chile, is a magical destination that perfectly combines mystery, history, and nature. It is a beautiful place where you can marvel at the impressive moai, explore paradise-like beaches, and learn about the rich culture of the Rapa Nui people.

The island's rugged terrain and stunning coastal vistas provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. Hike to the top of Rano Kau volcano for breathtaking views of the crater lake and the Pacific Ocean, or explore the subterranean world of lava tubes and caves.

Carved of dense volcanic rock, the moai tower over the viewer. Rapa Nui moai cast in the Pacific Galleries of the American Museum of Natural History, NYC, made during the 1934–45 AMNH expedition to Rapa Nui.

The Anthropological Easter Island Museum (the only museum on the island), is named after the priest Sebastian Englert, a German priest who came to the island in 1935 and spent the last 34 years of his life studying and disseminating the language, …