
Easter Island Travel Guide
Chile
Easter Island is a small Chilean island community in the southeastern Pacific, with a population of 5,034. It is also known as Rapa Nui and is a remote destination reached by air.
Travellers arrive at Mataveri International Airport (IPC). The nearby coastline includes Anakena, 6.4 kilometres away, a beach and archaeological site on Rapa Nui.
Local time
Population
Know before you go
Pays in CLP
Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 133
Dial code +56
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.
Best time to visit Easter Island
Jan
23°21Feb
24°19Mar
23°18Apr
22°18May
20°18Jun
19°14Jul
18°16Aug
18°20Sep
18°17Oct
18°21Nov
20°22Dec
21°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Easter Island
Anakena
6.4 km away
Things to do in Easter Island
Maʻunga Terevaka
historic site
3.8 km
Cerro Tuutapu
historic site
2.2 km
Mount Terevaka
national park
4.9 km
Ostrov Paschi
historic site
1.7 km
Akahana
national park
4.5 km
Rapa Nui National Park
national park
4 km
Getting there
Mataveri International Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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