10 Reflections of Easter Island

Below are our top 10 reflections of Easter Island, one of the most remote places on the planet! It is also one of the most mystical, mysterious and interesting places we have ever been!

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Our Reflections:

1. Everything smells amazing

From the moment we arrived on Easter Island, we were taken aback by all the wonderful aromas! The combination of various flora, the surrounding ocean and clean air was a perfect mix to satisfy our olfactory receptors!

2. The weather in September is perfect

Although it is likely to rain on about 9 days in the month (the same as every month), the temperature stays steady in the high teens and low 20s. It is not too hot and not too cold, which makes it perfect for hiking and exploring!

3. It’s a small island, but not as small as you think

Without a vehicle of some kind, you will accumulate a lot of steps! Things on a map appear much closer than they actually are!

4. Watch where you are walking 

There are many animals roaming around Easter Island. This makes it extremely important to watch where you walk, as there is animal droppings everywhere. Also, as an island made entirely of volcanic rock, it is easy to trip on protruding rocks!

5. There is so much more to the island than the Moai 

When one thinks of Easter Island, the Moai statues are always what comes to mind first. However, there is so much more to see on the island, with hiking trails, caves, various flora, fresh fruit, giant craters and more! 

6. There is no car insurance and lots of potholes

Car insurance does not exist on Easter Island, but many potholes do! It is very important to drive slowly and carefully!

7. The people are very friendly and most speak English proficiently

Tourism is the island’s primary source of income, which makes locals very welcoming to foreigners. It is easy to converse in English with most local vendors and majority of them will do so with a smile on their face!

8. Food is expensive, so bringing a checked bag with groceries was a great idea

By our estimation, food is approximately 30% more expensive at the island’s grocery stores than those in Santiago. Also, restaurants are fairly pricey! Therefore, bringing a checked bag with groceries helped cut costs. Although we bought a few empanadas during our time on the island, our dinners were made at home and our snacks came from Santiago.

9. Empanadas are huge and delicious

Empanadas are made differently on Easter Island and they are delicious! They are also the most affordable food to buy in restaurants!

10. Many businesses in town are closed on Sundays

If you end up on Easter Island on a Sunday, be sure to plan ahead, as most of the businesses are closed on Sundays. Only a few souvenir shops and a small number of restaurants were open.