Experts' Choice Award Orongo
What the experts agree on
This ceremonial village was the spiritual heart of Easter Island's Birdman cult, where residents gathered for rituals honoring Make-Make. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 48 stone houses offer glimpses into a fascinating pre-contact Polynesian
“It's a historic village once home to those who followed the practices of the Birdman cult.”
– Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura "This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site. " Full review
Fodor's "the 48 oval stone houses here were occupied only during the ceremony honoring the god Make-Make." Full review
