Tourist Attractions Easter Island – Rapa Nui Patagonia Futaleufu River Atacama Desert

EASTER ISLAND- RAPA NUI Located 2,294 miles off the coast of continental Chile, Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui) is the most remote inhabited island on earth. The island is believed to have been settled by voyagers from the Marquesas in 400 AD. Visitors sometimes refer to Easter Island as the world's largest museum; hundreds of monolithic Moai dot the landscape. Many of these massive stone figures can be viewed at the Rano Raraku quarry where they were carved. Others line the coast, erected on numerous ceremonial platforms, or ahu. Other noteworthy sights include the Orongo ceremonial center, Anakena Bay, and the Rano Kau volcano crater.

RAPA NUI

SPECIAL EVENTS- RAPA NUI Mid summer is an excellent time to visit for the Tapati Festival. It is a vibrant celebration of Rapa Nui culture. Events typically run from January to early February.

TAPATI FESTIVAL TAPATI FESTIVAL DANCERS

PATAGONIA Overlooking the shores of Lake Pehoe within the captivating Torres del Paine National Park, filled with wilderness is a favored location. The most coveted months are November through February (summer in Patagonia); however, each season has its charms. Over 150 unique species of birds and animals inhabit the rugged landscape of this 600,000 acre park. The windswept landscape is punctuated by striking granite peaks, otherworldly rock spires, and glacial lakes afloat with giant icebergs.

PATAGONIA

FUTALEUFU RIVER Patagonia Chile’s Futaleufu River with Caribbean colored water grander rapids than the Colorado, scenery rivaling Alaska. It is best used to go kayaking or rafting. The scenery is absolutely incredible. Be it summer or winter time you are bound to fall in love with the beautiful sites.

FUTALEUFU RIVER

ATACAMA DESERT Between the Pacific Ocean and the Cordillera de los Andes is the driest desert on earth. From time immemorial this region has been inhabited. Ancient civilizations recognized the power and beauty of this rare lunar landscape—peaks towering over 13,000 feet, volcanoes, dunes and canyons.

ATACAMA DESERT