- Address: Easter Island, Chile;
- Altitude: about 539 meters above sea level.
Chile is rich in the most strange and mystical places on earth, which attract tourists from all over the world. Some of them are located on the mainland, others on Easter Island . His story itself is shrouded in mystery, over the clue which the scientists and archaeologists fight for more than one year. But for travelers, Maung Terevaka Mountain, which is the highest point of the island, is of interest.
What is a mountain?
Once near Mount Maung Terevaka, tourists discover that what is accessible to the human eye rises not more than 539 meters above sea level. It would seem that thanks to this elevation will not get into the record book, but there is one small nuance that should be taken into account - most of the mountain is hidden under water. Slightly less than 3000 m is hidden, and having added to this figure the height of the visible part, we get an amazing figure.
How is the mountain interesting for tourists?
Climbing Mount Maung Terevaka is a pleasant pastime, even for a person who is not accustomed to physical exertion. Visit the island at any time, which contributes to the subtropical climate. Therefore, climbing does not interfere with either snow or frost. Walking does not take much energy, because the slopes of the mountain are shallow and grassy.
To rise to the very top is at least for the reason to capture yourself against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape, one of the most remote from the land. The only thing that can spoil the mood of a walk is the heat. But climbing to the top, tourists completely forget about the hardships and inconveniences, since so many exciting species have to search the globe.
To Mount Maung Terevak organize excursions to which anyone can join, its duration is only 3 hours. You can go for a walk on your own, on Easter Island it is difficult to get lost or mistaken by the route because of its small area. In case of emergency, you can always ask the way from a benevolent local population.
You can climb to the top on horseback, which the tourists, who flow along and across the national parks of Chile , are unspeakably happy. Some take out bicycles for rent, for the general impression of a walk it will not be reflected. Travelers have to go through the forest, and then on the slopes to the mountain plateau. When you reach the top, you should put a jacket on your shoulders, because here it can be quite cool, because of what it will be impossible to concentrate on the surrounding beauty. It also does not hurt to grab enough water.
How to get to the mountain?
To make an ascent to Mount Maung Terevaka and enjoy a stunning view, you need to get to Easter Island . It can be accessed in two ways: to swim on a cruise ship or to fly from Santiago to a local airport, the journey will take about 5 hours.