Explore the Mysterious Beauty of Easter Island

05 Rent a Car and Drive the Entire Island Loop

With an area of about 62 square miles, Easter Island can easily be explored on four wheels in less than one day. Traffic on the roads is virtually non-existent, so you can focus your concentration on the breathtaking vistas and secluded photo opportunities. The drive between Vinapu and Vaihu is particularly mesmerizing, with sweeping views of waves crashing onto the rocky coastline. Feel free to pull over and capture some lovely portraits among the coral trees, and keep an eye out for wild horses. These majestic creatures are known to wander the island, often befriending the local stray dogs.

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