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Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Volcanic/Archaeological

Near Rapa Nui

Depth: 5–30 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round
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Some of the best visibility in the world thanks to the absence of river sediment; it includes a submerged moai replica.

Depth

5–30 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

35 m

Some of the best visibility in the world thanks to the absence of river sediment; it includes a submerged moai replica.

Location

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1 park within 30 km.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island): 9 documented species

Ecosystem

Volcanic

Nearby parks

What is there to see on land, near this site?

12 km away

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Same country: Chile

Same country: Chile

Same type of dive: Volcanic

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Water temperature

23 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

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Best season
All year round
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
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CountryChile
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