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Easter Island
Rapa Nui, Hanga Roa

Horses, Easter Island, Chile

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Rapa Nui 's capital is Hanga Roa, with the main street pictured.

Information: Chile Guide | Chile Pictures | Easter Island Guide

Easter Island's main population centre, Hanga Roa, is no more than a village with scattered and varied accommodation, a few shops, vehicle rentals and some good though expensive restaurants. Locals are mostly relaxed and friendly and some moai lurk nearby, though a set of wheels is a great asset as the best examples of island statutary and the best beaches are half an hour away by car or motorcycle. Or there are plenty of horses around if you have a tough butt...

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