Rapa Nui National Park, Chile

Rapa Nui National Park located on Easter Island is a world-famous landmark. Numerous stone sculptures that are called moai were discovered there. The area of ​​the national park is about 7 000 square km. For thousands of years, these places have being the center of volcanic activity. All the statues that were discovered on the island have been made of hardened volcanic rock. Those are nothing more than huge chunks of compressed volcanic ash.

The purpose of these statues is so far unknown. Many researchers believe that they had a religious significance. Apart from unusual statues, you can see the outstanding natural attractions in the Rapa Nui National Park. Walks on the slopes of volcanoes are very popular among tourists. Many rare plants grow in this fertile soil. Beautiful lakes have formed in craters over thousands of years. A tour over there will be an unforgettable event.

One of the most interesting areas of the reserve is Rano Raraku. The site is located at the foot of the volcano. Here, about 300 stone statues are set at a relatively small area. One of the largest ritual sites on the island is situated nearby. Many tourists tend to visit Rapa Nui National Park during warmer months, as there are several picturesque beaches in its territory available for swimming. There are many viewing platforms and hiking trails that make walking around the park as comfortable as possible. Next - Galapagos Islands