Easter Island & Santiago

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Easter Island is a remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, known for its mysterious giant stone heads called Maoi. It remains unclear whether it belongs to Polynesia or is linked to South America. The island's current governance is under Chile, whose capital city, Santiago, is the main gateway for visitors.

A fascinating island famous for its enigmatic Maoi statues and its connection to Chile's capital.

Easter Island stands out due to its extreme isolation, making its cultural origins uncertain-whether Polynesian or South American. Geologically, it is simply a volcanic formation surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean. The island’s first settlers likely came from Polynesia, but later migrants from Chile, which now governs the island politically, have also settled there.

The island is best known for the Maoi-massive stone heads originally erected to guard family territories. These impressive and mysterious statues are scattered across the island and are considered one of the world’s wonders.

This map also features a detailed layout of Santiago de Chile, the capital city, because all flights to Easter Island depart from there. Including Santiago’s map is intended to help travelers planning their journey to Easter Island. ITMB also publishes separate maps of Santiago and central Chile and will continue to offer these resources.

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