5 reasons to visit Easter Island

LONDON. January 4. KAZINFORM There are, of course, those massive stone statues of ancient legend lining its coast.

Then there's the epic isolation -- more than 2,000 miles from the nearest population centers (Chile, Tahiti), it's one of the most remote inhabited places on the planet.

But those aren't the only reasons to rank Easter Island ("Rapa Nui" to locals) high on your list of exotic travel wishes, CNN reported.

Polynesian in culture, Chilean in nationality, this volcanic archipelago in the southeastern Pacific Ocean remains a vibrant center of unique Polynesian culture and otherworldly scenery.

What's more, it's not hard to get to, with Chile's LAN Airlines making the five-hour flight from Santiago to Easter Island several times a week.

Measuring 15 by eight miles, it's easy to cover all of Easter Island in a single, unforgettable stay.

Here are five reasons to start planning now.

1. Moai

2. Tapati Festival

3. Volcanoes

4. Food

5. Eco-lodges

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