The grounds contain the Monument to the Equator, which highlights the exact location of the Equator (from which the country takes its name) and commemorates the eighteenth-century …

Aug 3, 2018 · Welcome to Ecuador’s fake equator – a mini-theme park complete with gardens, restaurants, and a huge, 30-meter-tall monument. You can even buy a combo ticket so you …

Ecuador’s capital, Quito, is the closest major city to the Equator line on the planet. To tap into equator tourism, Ecuador has built an impressive monument to mark the site, as well as …

Nov 11, 2024 · Right in the heart of this place, you’ll find the large equator monument and the famous yellow line marking the equator itself. This line is a must-visit spot for tourists looking …

La Mitad del Mundo is an emblematic monument located on the outskirts of the city of Quito, Ecuador. The monument itself consists of a large stone structure representing the equator and …

The national monuments of Ecuador offer unique insights into the country's rich history and culture. [1] Most monuments reflect the country's position on the equator and its tradition of …

Aug 17, 2023 · Mitad Del Mundo, also known as the Middle of the World, is a monument located in Quito, Ecuador. It marks the equator, the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the …

Mar 20, 2019 · THE “MITAD DEL MUNDO” MONUMENT – QUITO. The “Middle of the World” monument was built in the late 20th century to commemorate the first Geodesic Mission of the …

Mitad de Mundo consists of one dominant monument, smaller monuments that lead up to it, a small village that has been constructed around the equator site and a quaint museum. It is a …

Aug 12, 2023 · Mitad del Mundo is an attraction 26km away from the Capital of Ecuador, Quito. This attraction was built to signify where the equatorial line runs through. The 30-meter-tall …