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Activities in Quito

Mitad del Mundo Excursion

Can you imagine being in both hemispheres at the same time? On this excursion from Quito, you'll be able to put one foot on each side of the equatorial line that marks the Middle of the World.

Can you imagine being in both hemispheres at the same time? On this excursion from Quito, you'll be able to put one foot on each side of the equatorial line that marks the Middle of the World.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Bulevar Naciones Unidas and head north to Mitad del Mundo, or 'Middle of the World', famous for the housing monument that marks the exact location of the equator, from which the country takes its name. 

In the middle of an impressive natural landscape, the Equatorial Monument stands at latitude 0º0'0". Thanks to its pyramidal-quadrangular shape with four monoliths located on its corners, this obelisk marks the geographical orientation of the four cardinal points.

We'll see the Ethnographic Museum and the equinoctial line, which represents the imaginary line that divides the earth's hemispheres. With one foot on each side of this line, you'll be simultaneously in the northern and southern hemispheres—smack dab in the Middle of the World!

In this spectacular area, you'll have free time to try some of the local cuisine, such as yahuarlocro, a delicious potato-based soup, or get to know the ancestral dwellings that surround it. 

Afterwards, we'll meet up again to begin the journey back to the starting point, where we'll arrive after 4 hours in total.

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Duration

4 - 5h.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus

English–speaking guide

Admission to Mitad del Mundo

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Liv Ecuador Show more

  • Liv Ecuador

    Corporate name: Proactivo Capital Group, LLC

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Bulevar Naciones Unidas

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