[Mitad del Mundo Monument]

[Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo] — An exciting experience spanning the northern and southern hemispheres, an extraordinary experience at the "zero point" of the earth — The "Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo" (Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo) is located about an hour north of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, along Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza SN, and is a symbolic monument at the point considered to be 0° latitude. You can have a unique experience of feeling the axis of the earth directly while straddling the northern and southern hemispheres with both feet. ⸻ 📍[Location] Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza SN, San Antonio district (about 26km north of Quito city / about 1 hour by car). 🕰️【Viewing Points】 The yellow line separates the northern and southern hemispheres, and you can get a photogenic moment straddling it with both feet 📸 It takes about 15 to 30 minutes, but if you visit the ethnic museum inside the monument, you can enjoy it for about an hour. ⸻ ✨Recommended Points • This is a valuable experience that makes you realize that the "middle" of the earth is really here! • The observation deck overlooks the park, making it the best spot for taking photos and commemorative photos. • There are ancillary facilities (ethnic museum, souvenir shop, cafe, etc.), making it perfect for sightseeing. ⸻ 🎒Tips and Advice • In fact, the real equator line is about 240m north according to GPS... If you really want to stand on it, go to the nearby "Intiñan Solar Museum"  • There is UV rays and high altitude, so don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a thin jacket! • It's a popular spot with tourist buses lined up, so if you want to avoid the crowds, it's best to go early in the morning or in the evening. • If you want to see the inside of a museum or other facility, plan your visit with plenty of time and admission fees. ⸻ 🌟【How to take your enjoyment up a notch】 At the Intiñan Solar Museum, you can also experience fun science demonstrations such as egg stands and Coriolis water flow experiments. You're sure to have a great time just by imitating them! ⸻ #CenterOfTheWorld #Ecuador #Quito #AbsolutelyFreeTrip