[Mitad del Mundo] Standing at the “center of the world” in a country on the equator.

Mitad del Mundo (Center of the World Monument), located on the outskirts of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a well-known tourist spot befitting a country located directly on the equator. At the base of the monument, there is a sign that reads "LAT. 0°00'00", and you can experience "standing across the equator". However, the actual position of the equator is slightly off, and the real equatorial line is said to be located at the Museo de Sitio Intiñan (Real Equator Memorial), which is a few minutes' walk away. Here, there are exhibits that allow you to experience the unique "equatorial experience", such as an experiment on the rotation of the vortex in the northern and southern hemispheres and a challenge to stand an egg on the equator. ⸻ 📍Location Mitad del Mundo (Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo) Museo de Sitio Intiñan (Real Equator Museum) About 45 minutes by bus or taxi from the center of Quito 🕰️Opening hours Both facilities: 9:00-17:00 every day (varies depending on the season) 💸Admission fee (as of March 2024) ・Mitad del Mundo: 5 US dollars (about 750 yen) per person ・Museo de Sitio Intiñan: 5 US dollars (about 750 yen) per person *Both can be purchased locally/no discounts for sets ⸻ 🌟Points ・Experience both the tourist monument and the real equator for a deeper experience ・The experiment corner has many hands-on gimmicks, making it a memorable spot ・At the real equator, it is recommended to use a GPS app to check the latitude of 0° ・There are restaurants and souvenir shops around the facility, making it perfect for a half-day trip ・Because the altitude is high, don't forget to take measures against the sun and UV rays ⸻ #MitadDelMundo #EquatorExperience #EcuadorTrip #QuitoTourism #RealEquator #MuseoIntiñan #SouthAmericaTouristSightseeing #AroundTheWorld