Equatorial Monument and Teleferico
The sensation of being in the middle of the world, and to take a photograph on the line of latitude 0 0' 00", stepping over both hemispheres of the earth, admiring the impressive 30 meter high monument, built in commemoration of the French geodesic mission that arrived in 1736, to measure an arch and to verify the roundness of the earth, is an undescribable emotion.
Itinerary
Durations 3 hours
A few miles north of Quito is the Equatorial Monument at latitude 0 0’ 00’’ which marks the place where an 18th century expedition established the exact geodesic position of the equator. This is a unique opportunity to be in two hemispheres at the same time. Visit the monument and its ethnography museum or the Intinan Museum. Return to Quito transfer to the Teleferico station in order enjoy this new attraction.
- English speaking guide
- Private Transportation
- Meals
- Entrances fees
- Personal expenses
Mitad del Mundo (The Equator).- The buildings at the Equator were designed to represent a typical Ecuadorian village having main a square, a church, a cockfight ring, homes and stores. The cockfight ring is that oval-shaped building in the background of both photos.
