Explora

Located on mythical Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Explora in Rapa Nui—Posada de Mike Rapu—is nestled on a hill in the Te Miro Oone sector, on 9.6 hectares of land that faces the sea. The hotel is situated in the southwestern zone of the island, 5.6 km from Hanga Roa, the only town on the island, and it acts as a base for exploring this attractive and mysterious island, home to a culture whose origins and evolution remain unexplained.

The design is intended to have minimal impact on its surroundings and Explora has the distinction of being the first South American hotel to receive a LEED certification from the US Green Building Council. The lodge is built on a site which is inappropriate for agricultural use and has no archaeological remains. The flora surrounding the lodge has been maintained intact.

Volcanic rock, native to the island and always used by the island’s inhabitants in construction, and wood from the mainland are the principal building materials. The lodge has 30 comfortable rooms, all of them designed to maximize silence and privacy. The sophisticated design uses pine wood and earth-colored concrete for the floor. Each room has a small living area, hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration. Finally, Explora provides you with a unique treat: the rooms are television-free to give you the ultimate Patagonia hotel experience.

A few meters from the central lodge you will find an open area with swimming pool, solar-heated jacuzzi and bar. To one side and connected with this area by a walkway is Hare Taheta, a place where you can enjoy various types of massage, such as relaxation and therapeutic, using different essential oils. All this in addition to fantastic views of the expansive Pacific Ocean, which definitely makes for an incredible Patagonia vacation.