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PhotoSecrets Easter Island, first published November 23, 2017. This version output April 21, 2018.
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A great travel photograph, like a great news photograph, requires you to be in the right place at the right time to capture that special moment. Professional photographers have a short-hand phrase for this: “F8 and be there.”
There are countless books that can help you with photographic technique, the “F8” portion of that equation. But until now, there’s been little help for the other, more critical portion of that equation, the “be there” part. To find the right spot, you had to expend lots of time and shoe leather to wander around, track down every potential viewpoint, and essentially re-invent the wheel.
In my career as a professional travel photographer, well over half my time on location is spent seeking out the good angles. Andrew Hudson’s PhotoSecrets does all that legwork for you, so you can spend your time photographing instead of wandering about. It’s like having a professional location scout in your camera bag. I wish I had one of these books for every city I photograph on assignment.
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Bob Krist has photographed assignments for National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Travel/Holiday, Smithsonian, and Islands. He won “Travel photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008.
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The parents of three sons, Bob and his wife live in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Thank you for reading PhotoSecrets. As a fellow fan of travel and photography, I hope this guide will help you quickly find the most visually stunning places, and come home with equally stunning photographs.
PhotoSecrets is designed to show you all the best sights. Flick through, see the classic shots, and use them as a departure point for your own creations. Get ideas for composition and interesting viewpoints. See what piques your interest. Know what to shoot, where to stand, when to go, and why it’s interesting. Now you can spend less time researching and more time photographing.
The idea for PhotoSecrets came during a trip to Thailand, when I tried to find the exotic beach used in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. None of the guidebooks I had showed a picture, so I thought a guidebook of postcard photos would be useful for us photographers. Twenty-plus years later, you have this guide. Thanks!
Now, start exploring — and take lots of photos!
Originally an engineer, Andrew Hudson started PhotoSecrets in 1995. His first book won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best First Book and his second won the Grand Prize in the National Self-Published Book Awards.
Andrew has published 38 nationally-distributed photography books. He has photographed assignments for Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Men’s Health and Seventeen, and been a location scout for Nikon. His photos and articles have appeared in Alaska Airlines, National Geographic Traveler, Shutterbug Outdoor and Nature photography, Where, and Woman’s World.
Andrew has a degree in Computer Engineering from Manchester University and a certificate in copyright law from Harvard Law School. Born in Redditch, England, he lives with his wife, two kids, and two chocolate Labs, in San Diego, California.
At a Glance | |
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| Name: | Easter Island (Isla de Pascua, Rapa Nui) |
| Address: | Easter Island, Chile |
| What: | A remote volcanic island in Polynesia; part of Chile. |
| Fame: | 887 monumental statues, called moai, created by its early Rapa Nui inhabitants during the 10th-16th centuries UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Far: | 3766 km (2340 miles) from Santiago, Chile |
| Area: | 63.17 mi² |
| Population: | 5,761 (2012) |
| Capital: | Hanga Roa |
| GPS: | -27.116667, -109.366667 |
| Area: | Polynesia |
| Notes: | The moai are carved human figures with oversize heads, often resting on massive rock altars called ahus. Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. |
Famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, 3,512 kilometres (2,182 mi) from Chile.
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Hanga Roa is the main town, harbour and capital of the Chilean province of Easter Island.
Photographer: Gregpoo
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.158366 -109.430367 | |
| What: | Airport | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | South-southeast ↓ | Far: | 22 m (72 feet) |
| Wik: |
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Carlos Reusser Monsalvez
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.159078 -109.430078 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | Southeast ↘ | Far: | 15 m (49 feet) |
Photographer: Jialiang Gao Www Peace-On-earthorg
Year: 2001.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: Christian Córdova
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Hanga Vare Vare is a public park with palm trees and a collection of contemporary red volcanic rock sculptures.
| Addr: | Policarpo Toro, Hanga Roa | Where: | -27.144051 -109.429163 |
| What: | Park | When: | Anytime |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Greg Schechter
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Cdschock
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Ik T
Year: 2006.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Dan Lundberg
Year: 2012.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
[start]Ahu Riata (also known as Ahu Tataku Vave) is a moai by the main harbour, Hanga Piko.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.154713 -109.438393 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-northwest ← | Far: | 60 m (190 feet) |
| AKA: | Ahu Tataku Vave |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.120670 -109.417045 | |
| What: | Cemetery | When: | Anytime |
| AKA: | Cementerio |
Photographer: Viajar24h
Year: 2004.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY 2.
Small boat harbor.
| Addr: | Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.14681 -109.430533 |
| What: | Harbour | When: | Morning |
| Look: | Southwest ↙ | Far: | 40 m (140 feet) |
| AKA: | Small Boat Harbor, Caleta Hanga Roa |
Photographer: Prcstntr_
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Xlr8tion
Year: 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.147663 -109.430606 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | Northwest ↖ | Far: | 18 m (59 feet) |
Photographer: Greg Schechter
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Pablo Rodríguez
Year: 2003.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Dan Lundberg
Year: 2012.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
The only Catholic church on Easter Island was founded in 1937, is decorated with Christian and Rapa Nui symbols.
| Addr: | TTe Pito or Te Henua Street, Hanga Roa | Where: | -27.148968 -109.424627 |
| What: | Church | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | East-southeast → | Far: | 50 m (150 feet) |
| AKA: | Catholic Church, Iglesia Católica |
Photographer: Uncommon Fritillary
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Christian Córdova
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.137456 -109.424466 | |
| What: | Museum | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-southwest ← | Far: | 29 m (95 feet) |
| AKA: | El Museo Antropológico Padre Sebastián Englert |
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
The Tahai Ceremonial Complex is an archaeological site on Rapa Nui in Chilean Polynesia.
| Addr: | Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island | Where: | -27.139645 -109.42672 |
| What: | Archaeological site | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-northwest ← | Far: | 70 m (220 feet) |
| AKA: | Tahai Ceremonial Complex | Wik: |
Photographer: Christian Córdova
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Lytle
Year: 2010.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Five and a half moai, one with a sliced head.
| Addr: | Ahu Tahai, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.139885 -109.427071 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West ← | Far: | 30 m (100 feet) |
Photographer: Alanbritom
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Jerrye And Roy Klotz Md
Year: 2007.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Te Moai Sunset, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.138890 -109.426053 |
| When: | Morning | Look: | Southwest ↙ |
| Far: | 170 m (550 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.139382 -109.426589 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West ← | Far: | 29 m (95 feet) |
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Tristan in Ottawa
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.139841 -109.426740 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | North-northwest ↑ |
| Far: | 100 m (320 feet) |
Photographer: Carlos Reusser Monsalvez
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.139560 -109.426456 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-northwest ← | Far: | 40 m (140 feet) |
Photographer: Rogerio Camboim S A
Year: 2008.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Arian Zwegers
Year: 2011.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Bjarte Sorensen
Year: 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.138896 -109.426784 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | West-southwest ← |
| Far: | 30 m (100 feet) |
Photographer: Makemake
Year: 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.138987 -109.426019 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | West-southwest ← |
| Far: | 100 m (320 feet) |
Photographer: Dan Lundberg
Year: 2012.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
One of the most attractive and accessible caves on the island, Ana Kai Tangata is an eroded lava tube with a 10-meter-wide opening to the ocean. Cave paintings of seagulls adorn the ceiling.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.161675 -109.442228 | |
| What: | Cave | When: | Anytime |
| AKA: | Ana Kai Tanata |
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Cave with two openings in a cliff wall overlooking the ocean.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.107573 -109.419199 | |
| What: | Cave | When: | Morning |
| Look: | Northwest ↖ | Far: | 22 m (72 feet) |
| AKA: | Cueva de las dos Ventanas |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Rano Kau is a 324 m tall extinct volcano that forms the southwestern headland of Easter Island, a Chilean island in the Pacific Ocean.
Photographer: Carolyn Scorpio
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.179413 -109.439098 | |
| What: | Viewpoint | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | South-southeast ↓ | Far: | 0.89 km (0.55 miles) |
Photographer: TravelingOtter
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Claire Provost
Year: 2014.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.193180 -109.432869 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | West-northwest ← |
| Far: | 0.70 km (0.44 miles) |
Photographer: American
Year: 2000.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Orongo is a stone village and ceremonial centre at the southwestern tip of Rapa Nui.
| Addr: | Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island | Where: | -27.186676 -109.443231 |
| What: | Stone village | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-southwest ← | Far: | 40 m (120 feet) |
| Wik: |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.189024 -109.443693 | |
| What: | Petroglyphs | When: | Morning |
| Look: | Southwest ↙ | Far: | 30 m (110 feet) |
Photographer: American
Year: 2000.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.19025 -109.442496 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | Southwest ↙ |
| Far: | 1.59 km (0.99 miles) |
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Rano Kau, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.187765 -109.442945 |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | East-southeast → |
| Far: | 1.20 km (0.75 miles) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Ahu Vinapu is an archaeological site on Rapa Nui in Eastern Polynesia.
| Addr: | Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.176137 -109.406174 |
| What: | Archaeological site | When: | Anytime |
| Wik: |
Photographer: Jorge Morales Piderit
Year: 2011.
Source: Wikipedia
License: Released by author into the public domain.
Photographer: Jorge Morales Piderit
Year: 2011.
Source: Wikipedia
License: Released by author into the public domain.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Terevaka, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.1263008 -109.2894745 |
| What: | Volcanic crater | When: | Anytime |
| Wik: |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Year: 2006.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Moai Hinariru is the cover-shot moai —.
iconic and charismatic. Unique among the otherwise stoic sculptures, Hinariru has a twisted neck, enquiring tilt and a wry smile, giving him a personable character. Behind, to one side, is a nameless cohort.
| Addr: | Rano Raraku, Easter Island | Where: | -27.126431 -109.288875 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | North-northeast ↑ | Far: | 12 m (39 feet) |
Photographer: Thomas Barrat
Source: Shutterstock
License: Shutterstock standard license.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.126321 -109.288912 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | East → |
| Far: | 8 m (26 feet) |
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.126436 -109.288816 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | North ↑ |
| Far: | 11 m (36 feet) |
Photographer: Tomaz Kunst
Source: Shutterstock
License: Shutterstock standard license.
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Moai Piro-Piro is the tallest standing moai, with a full-stone height of 11 meters. With his elongated head and long nose, Piro-Piro has a distinctive profile. He is the first major moai reached on the Rano Raraku trail.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.126056 -109.289444 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | South ↓ | Far: | 12 m (39 feet) |
| AKA: | Piro Piro, Piropiro |
Photographer: Javier Ramos Pinochet
Year: 2012.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Amy Nichole Harris
Source: Shutterstock
License: Shutterstock standard license.
Another popular cover-shot is this group of moai.
| Addr: | Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.1265399 -109.2876033 |
| When: | Morning | Look: | Northwest ↖ |
| Far: | 19 m (62 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Randal Sheppard
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Moai Ko Kena He Roa (on the right) has a carving on his belly of possibly a European sailing ship.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.126569 -109.287604 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | Northeast ↗ | Far: | 25 m (82 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Moai Tukuturi is the “kneeling moai” with his hands on his legs. He is unique on the island, more human and less stylized than his standing brethren. He is also unique to the area, being made in Puna Pau over seven miles (17km) away and brought here.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.126135 -109.286809 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | East-northeast → |
| Far: | 5 m (16 feet) |
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Carlos Reusser Monsalvez
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.127457 -109.287572 |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | North-northeast ↑ |
| Far: | 150 m (510 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.12635 -109.28828 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | North ↑ |
| Far: | 30 m (110 feet) |
Photographer: Paolop
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Rano Raraku, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.123246 -109.291327 |
| What: | Caldera | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | Northeast ↗ | Far: | 260 m (860 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu on Easter Island.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Hotu-iti, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.12614 -109.276516 |
| What: | Archaeological site | When: | Anytime |
| Wik: |
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.1253419 -109.27744 |
| What: | Ahu | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | Southeast ↘ | Far: | 70 m (240 feet) |
Photographer: Mary Madigan
Year: 2006.
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Alberto Loyo
Source: Shutterstock
License: Shutterstock standard license.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.125753 -109.277535 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | East → | Far: | 70 m (220 feet) |
Photographer: Arian Zwegers
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.12591 -109.278302 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | East → | Far: | 140 m (470 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.1265677 -109.287149 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | East → |
| Far: | 1.02 km (0.63 miles) |
Photographer: Ik T
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.125 -109.27722222224 |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | South-southeast ↓ |
| Far: | 90 m (300 feet) |
Photographer: Alberto Loyo
Source: Shutterstock
License: Shutterstock standard license.
Photographer: Rivi
Year: 2006.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
| Addr: | Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.126545 -109.278114 |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | Northeast ↗ |
| Far: | 150 m (500 feet) |
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Elsie Lin
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.1265238 -109.2776705 | |
| When: | Morning | Look: | West-northwest ← |
| Far: | 1.16 km (0.72 miles) |
Photographer: Ramón
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Split in two, and without the ey sockets, this moai possibly never rose.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.125414 -109.277661 | |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | West-northwest ← | Far: | 1.12 km (0.70 miles) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY-SA 2.
View of Ovahe beach and Poike volcano.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.073811 -109.314227 | |
| What: | Cave | When: | Afternoon |
| Look: | East-southeast → | Far: | 7 km (4.66 miles) |
| AKA: | Ana Ovahe? |
Photographer: Rivi
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
Anakena is a white coral sand beach in Rapa Nui National Park on Rapa Nui, a Chilean island in the Pacific Ocean.
| Addr: | Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island | Where: | -27.071927 -109.321759 |
| What: | Beach | When: | Anytime |
| Wik: |
Photographer: Arian Zwegers
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
[start]Ahu Nau Nau features seven moai. The four on the left are almost intact and each wear a pukao (headdress) of red volcanic rock from Puna Pau.
| Addr: | Anakena, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.074569 -109.322355 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | North-northwest ↑ | Far: | 21 m (69 feet) |
| AKA: | Ahu Ature Hoa |
Photographer: NOAA Photo Library
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Photographer: David Berkowitz
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License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Dan Lundberg
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License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.07444 -109.322118 | |
| When: | Anytime |
Photographer: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Year: 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY-SA 3.
The first moai that was re-raised, in 1956 organized by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
| Addr: | Anakena, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.07388 -109.321813 |
| What: | Moai | When: | Morning |
| Look: | Northwest ↖ | Far: | 40 m (120 feet) |
Photographer: Alessandro Caproni
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License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.073963 -109.324490 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | East-northeast → |
| Far: | 150 m (500 feet) |
Photographer: Travelwayoflife
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License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.111474 -109.403692 | |
| What: | Cave | When: | Anytime |
Photographer: Arian Zwegers
Year: 2011.
Source: Wikipedia
License: CC-BY 2.
Ahu Akivi is a particular sacred place in Rapa Nui in the Valparaíso Region of Chile, looking out towards the Pacific Ocean.
| Addr: | Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile | Where: | -27.115044 -109.395455 |
| What: | Sacred place | When: | Anytime |
| Look: | East → | Far: | 40 m (130 feet) |
| Wik: |
Photographer: Arian Zwegers
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License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Gregpoo
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License: CC-BY-SA 2.
Photographer: Nicolas de Camaret
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License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Christian Córdova
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License: CC-BY 2.
Photographer: Tristan in Ottawa
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License: CC-BY-SA 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.115403 -109.395380 | |
| When: | Anytime | Look: | Northeast ↗ |
| Far: | 50 m (170 feet) |
Photographer: David Berkowitz
Source: Flickr
License: CC-BY 2.
| Addr: | Where: | -27.114458 -109.395268 | |
| When: | Afternoon | Look: | South-southeast ↓ |
| Far: | 70 m (220 feet) |
Photographer: Phil Whitehouse
Year: 2004.
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License: CC-BY 2.
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