In addition to seeing the crater, the lookout at Rano Kau offers an excellent view north of Mataveri International Airport, the town of Hanga Roa, and Mount Terevaka, Easter Island's tallest ...

Easter Island is home to more than 900 giant Moai, with more still being discovered. The statues average about twice the height of a human and weigh up to 14 tons (12,700 kilograms).

On Oct. 2, a partial "ring of fire" solar eclipse was visible from the remote island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, where around 1,000 stone moai statues stand. You can see the whole ...