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Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Description: A lonely volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, as far away from Chile as from Tahiti, Easter Island is famous for its mysterious stone statues, or moais, that form an almost unbroken ring around the coast. Three hundred statues and related items of stonework, which were built during the tenth to16th centuries, grace the island. Scientists are fascinated to learn how native inhabitants designed and forged the massive sculptures from hard volcanic rock, and how they transported them to the coast from inland quarries. Today, about 2000 people inhabit Easter Island, most of them living in the town of Hanga Roa. Contact Addresses: SERNATUR, Tourist Information, Tuu Maheke s/n, esquina Apina, Easter Island, Chile Tel: (032) 100 255. Fax: (032) 100 255. E-mail: rapanui@entelchile.net or sernatur_valpso@entelchile.net or sernatur_rapanui@entelchile.net Website: www.rapanui.cl or www.sernatur.cl Transportation: Air: Mataveri International Airport (Easter Island). Opening Times: Easter Island: Daily 24 hours. Easter Island National Park: Daily 0830-1300 and 1400-1900. Admission Fees: Easter Island: Free. Easter Island National Park: US$10 (adult), US$5 (child). 
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