Little more than a speck in the middle of the Pacific
Ocean, Easter Island’s closest neighbour lies nearly 2000 kilometres
west, while mainland Chile is 3600 kilometres away. Closer culturally
to Polynesia than South America, the island is best known for its ceremonial
ahu sites and for the 600 or so mysterious stone moai figures that adorn
them. Varying in size and in condition, the majority of ahu sites are
to be found in dramatic locations, usually near the Pacific coastline.
In many cases the moai have fallen from their original position and now
lie at strange angles half buried by the grass. At other sites such as
Ahu Akivi, seven huge moai can be seen standing, facing out towards the
sea.
Properties
Iorana
A few minutes outside of Hanga Roa, the Iorana commands fantastic views over
the many miles of Pacific Ocean that surround Easter Island. The hotel has 52
rooms, two swimming pools and a tennis court. The hotel is set amongst fine gardens
and is renowned for its wonderful sunsets.
From the icy waters around Cape Horn to the dry deserts of Peru,
Chile’s landscape is stunning and incredibly varied. The Pacific is
never far away and the Andes Mountains, which form the backbone
of the country, loom large. Sit back with a glass of Chilean wine
and take it all in.
