Easter Island is an island formed by a volcano, and Lanoku volcano is the island's crater. It is no longer erupting, forming a flat crater, but from the size of the crater, you can also imagine the spectacular scenery of the eruption.
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Ranoko Volcano and Crater Lake is one of the most famous attractions on Easter Island, located 9 kilometers south of Hanga Roa town. Most of the island's natural landscape can be seen here, and the lake is full of reeds and the scenery is pleasant. On the west side of the slope, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of MotuNui, MotuIti and MotuKao-Kao. The main sightseeing spot next to the Ranoko volcano is the Orongo Ceremonial. In ancient times, the ruins of the ancient village of Orongo were the place where traditional bird sacrifice religious ceremonies were performed. There are petroglyphs on a large number of pebbles here. You can walk or cycle to visit Ranoko Volcano. The 9km road from Hanga Roa to here is relatively steep. It takes about a full day to hike around the crater, and you need to bring enough drinking water.
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Easter Island is an island formed by a volcano, and Lanoku volcano is the island's crater. It is no longer erupting, forming a flat crater, but from the size of the crater, you can also imagine the spectacular scenery of the eruption.
Lanohor, an extinct volcano on Easter Island, formed a very flat depression, like a huge basin buried in the ground, very spectacular. Many mysterious stone statues have been unearthed here, which is a remote area on Easter Island and is worth exploring.
La Nohor volcano is one of the famous attractions on Easter Island, standing on the crater overlooking the volcanic lake below, and next to the sea, the scenery is very beautiful. Not far away is a cultural relics on the island, the village of Birdman, which is one of only two places on the island that can only be visited once by ticket. After going up the mountain along the route, you will see a small parking space, which is a place to enjoy the volcano, and another place is about to enter the Birdman Village. When entering the deepest part of the Birdman Village, you will also walk to the crater to enjoy the volcano from another angle.
Blue water is like silk. It is also one of the few places on Easter Island where tickets are needed. Bird culture is also one of the world cultural heritage sites. The crater is said to carry the fragile ecosystem of Easter Island.
Ranogo volcano is actually a dormant active volcano. The crater here has formed a volcanic lake. There are all kinds of strange plants growing in the lake. You can walk along the volcanic lake and feel the magical power of nature. It is this volcano that created Easter Island and created the world-famous cultural heritage.