About: The Viracocha expedition

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In 2000 and 2003, professional explorer Phil Buck led multiple international teams across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Easter Island via two separate ancient style reed rafts in an aim to prove that South American mariners could have reached Easter Island. Both vessels were constructed from four Andean materials; totora reeds, natural fiber rope, cotton sails and wood.

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  • In 2000 and 2003, professional explorer Phil Buck led multiple international teams across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Easter Island via two separate ancient style reed rafts in an aim to prove that South American mariners could have reached Easter Island. Both vessels were constructed from four Andean materials; totora reeds, natural fiber rope, cotton sails and wood. (en)
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  • In 2000 and 2003, professional explorer Phil Buck led multiple international teams across the Pacific Ocean from South America to Easter Island via two separate ancient style reed rafts in an aim to prove that South American mariners could have reached Easter Island. Both vessels were constructed from four Andean materials; totora reeds, natural fiber rope, cotton sails and wood. (en)
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  • The Viracocha expedition (en)
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