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Apr. 30th, 2006
Easter Island as seen by Edward Albee
Apr. 30th, 2006 07:31 amIS it possible to get to Easter Island without traveling a very long distance? No; it is not. If you live in New York City you will fly to Santiago, Chile — 11½ hours — rest a day, and then take another jet plane 5 hours into the Pacific to reach your goal. (And the planes go from Santiago only a couple of times a week.) The trip may be an hour shorter if you live in New Zealand, but don't count on it.
This tiny speck of South Pacific lava can be reached by boat, of course. That's how the Polynesians got there around A.D. 700, but it's a long, long trip by water. It's a long, long trip from anywhere by any means, but is it worth it? As they say in certain parts of our MiddleWest — "You bet!"
Easter Island Visitor Information
Situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean between Chile and Tahiti, Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is arguably one of the most difficult places to reach in the world. Flights from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island are not made daily. Contact Lan Chile(866-435-9526, www.lan.com) for an updated schedule. United States citizens must have a valid passport to enter Chile and must pay an administrative fee of $100 upon arrival. It is difficult to reach the hotels and restaurants listed below by telephone; check Web sites fore-mail addresses and up-to-date information.
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