The American company TCS WORLD TRAVEL, a pioneer in luxury jet travel, and having operated more than 300 tours to over 200 destinations, has maintained a relationship with Rapa Nui dating back to 1995. Throughout these years, they have developed their visits to the island, providing unique experiences to their travelers.
This long-term relationship with Rapa Nui has successfully established a commitment to the community, creating direct relationships with local suppliers, thereby boosting and fostering t...

Today, with the presence of local authorities, members of the Ma´u Henua Board, UN representatives, and special guests, an exciting event took place at Tahai. The ceremony marked the inauguration of a Braille plaque and replicas of the Ahu Vai Uri, Ahu Ko Te Riku, and Ahu Tahai.
This significant achievement represents a major step towards inclusion and accessibility on Rapa Nui. The Braille plaque and replicas of the monuments will provide visually impaired individuals with the opportunity to explore and...

Since 2021, the Unit of Intangible Heritage or 'Re’o Pa’ari' of the Indigenous Community Ma´u Henua has been dedicated to collecting stories, legends, narratives, toponymy, and other fundamental aspects of Rapa Nui culture and traditions. The objective of this work is to connect material and intangible heritage along a timeline that spans from the beginnings of our history to the present day. This has given life to the project 'Te Tomo Haŋa O Te Ariki Ko Hotu Matu´a ki Haŋa Rau,' where we annually commem...

This October 4th we commemorate in Rapa Nui a devastating event that, a year ago, affected the Rano Raraku quarry, as a result of a fire. This is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island, since it is the quarry in which the Moai were carved, one of the iconic elements and witnesses of a rich cultural tradition. It is precisely these sculptures that attract the attention of the thousands of visitors who travel from remote places every year to see Rapa Nui.
This tragic event has caused ...

"It is with great hope that I declare the end of COVID-19 a global health emergency." In this way, the director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the news that represents the symbolic end of the devastating pandemic that caused lockdowns and altered the economy around the world.It is great news for Rapa Nui, since now, our visitors will be able to enter the island without having to present documents or medical examinations that, depending on the result, allow...

With a powerful message towards Women, Vai Tiare Flores Riroroco was crowned Queen of the Tapati Rapa Nui 2023, a cultural festival that values the legacy of our ancestors and keeps us as a living culture.After almost 3 years of confinement, product of the pandemic, Rapa Nui opened up to the world to share the celebration of this party with all visitors. What began as "the spring festival", a celebration for the Rapanui as a tribute to our ancestors, is now an instance to share the culture among ourselve...

Product of the fire registered in the Rano Raraku volcano, on October 4, a team of volunteer scientists from the University of Chile, U. Andrés Bello and U. O'higgins, came to Rapa Nui to collaborate with Ma'u Henua and Conaf, in the recovery of the wetland. On Monday, February 20, these volunteers were working inside the crater of this site, when they unexpectedly found a possible moai, so they notified it.The Heritage and Conservation Unit of the Ma'u Henua Indigenous Community went to inspect the grou...

We want you to get to know our cultural legacy and values gifted by our ancestors. For that, it is mandatory to visit the Rapa Nui Park sites along with a local accredited guide or a Rapa Nui adult (over 18 years old).

They will help you understand in detail the importance of each site, along with guiding you carefully throughout the trails and stations designed to allow you to have the best experience in our island.

In this website you can find the database with all the accredited guides and tour ...

The morning of October 4th, the volcano Rano Raraku was reached by a devastating fire that affected the crater, the wetland and the surroundings of it. This fire was controlled after two days in October 6th. 

This fire generated a huge and irreversible damage for our cultural and environmental heritage, considering the archeological and scenic damage.

It is estimated that at least 30 Moai were calcinated, along with other valuable archeological remains located on the inside and outside of the ...

The Park’s normative requires the visitors to buy the entrance ticket and to enter the sites with a local accredited guide or with a Rapa Nui adult (over 18 years old).

Do not touch. Avoid the accumulative impact. Respect our archeological vestiges by keeping distance and staying inside the trails. Respect the marked perimeters. Do not enter. Avoid fines and jail. (law Nº 17.288).The use of drones is not allowed in the park. Photographs and fi...

Ŋa Rahu, located in Orongo, is a group of huge rocks carved with petroglyphs related to the Tangata Manu ceremony, is one of the sites in the Rapa Nui Park that is endangered, because of the evident risk of falling from the cliff and losing them forever.

Due to the concern for the erosion of the cliff and the state in which Mata Nga Rahu is right now, member of the World Monument Fun arrived to Rapa Nui, who along with Ma’u Henua are developing a project that considers two key elements: a techni...