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Old Jan 15, 2011, 7:21 am
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nyc1978
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Originally Posted by iahphx
All historical attractions on Easter Island are free except Orango and the Moai quarry (the two best attractions). In 2010, Chile raised the price of visiting these two attractions for foreigners from US$10 to $60 (nice, right?). If you get a nice ranger, you may be able to "negotiate" this crazy price down, especially if you have a family with you.
Very helpful review, as I'm headed there in a few weeks. The only thing I'm a little surprised by is the suggestion to negotiate the park fee down. Given all I've read of the island and its people and these historic and fragile treasures, the park can probably use all the money it can get to keep pace with the tens of thousands of people who traipse through the ruins every year, degrading it with each foot print. Spending thousands of dollars (or miles!) just to fly there, it doesn't seem like a lot to give back to make sure the site is in good condition for future visitors. Just my $0.02.
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