Mitad del Mundo

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The tour consisted of heading up to the “Middle of the World City”, where the monument that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere is located.
This is the Monument that signifies the seperation of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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This is the Monument that signifies the seperation of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. A fabulous museum can also be visited in order to understand the great diversity of cultures and indigenous groups in Ecuador. Here we could see how water spins, how you can stand an egg on a nail, and how you can lose pounds in seconds all at Latitude O.
Inside a hut at the replicated indigenous village.
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Inside a hut at the replicated indigenous village.

What you need to know.

  • Cost: Included in trip cost, unless you want to visit the top of the monument, which is an additional $3.00.
  • Time it Takes: Approximately a 30 minute bus ride to the monument, half an hour at the monument, and around an hour at the indigenous village.
  • What to Bring: Camera
  • What to Wear: Be sure to wear layers, Quito is very decieving and the weather changes quickly. Also wear descent walking shoes, the village is all dirt.

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