explora Hotel's latest lodge-based experience opened at the end of 2007 is centred around the visually stunning Posada de Mike Rapu has been voted one of the best hotels in Latin America and in the world including for services and design. Remarkable achievements when you consider it is on the remotest inhabited island in the world, situated more than 3000 kilometres from mainland Chile. It is indeed a magical place to visit, Located to the southeast of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), this luxury lodge has a unique location. Explora Rapa Nui is known for the stunning views of the ocean not only from the rooms but from all the inside and outside areas. Topping this, is the infinity pool that is located in the outside are of the hotel and lets you soak in the natural beauty of the Easter Island. Yet the design and location of this 30-room lodging ensured there was minimal impact on its natural surroundings and the local culture and none on the unique archaelogical remains of this island. The architecture of the explora Rapa Nui is unique. The lodge has welcoming indoor spaces which integrate aspects of the local culture. The locals and their culture is a crucial part of your luxury experience when staying at this luxury lodge. This local influence is essential for the concept behind the food that you will enjoy. The hotel seeks to enhance the original flavors of selected ingredients, avoiding excess and alteration. The cuisine offers pure flavors based on the best-quality ingredients, many of which are produced locally. It is healthy and well balanced, ideal for people going trekking or on explorations by bicycle or at sea. As you would expect with explora, this luxurious lodge is completed with the offering of a great variety of personalized tours and activities that let you experience the cultural, geographical and historical uniqueness of Easter Island. Expect to have an unforgettable, luxury in creature comfort and super-luxury by experience, time. One of the most special things about explora Rapa Nui, as with the other explora properties is their guides. All have undergone rigorous selection and training through explora?s own ground setting Guide School so you are ensured that your explorations will be with someone fully equipped to share with you the art of travel that makes your Easter Island experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible.