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    Mitad Del Mundo

    3,253 Reviews
    #2 of 9 things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha
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    Open Now: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180, Ecuador
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    “equator line”(88 reviews)
    “chocolate museum”(16 reviews)
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    It is located approximately 20 minutes away from Quito, at San Antonio de Pichincha. The "Mitad del Mundo City" surrounding the monument includes several restaurantes and folk-lore shops, museums about the mission that measured the Earth, the "Solar...more
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    Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180, Ecuador
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    The "fake" equator.

    This is the "fake" equator, because the French had it all wrong :). Nonetheless it is fun to visit and the shops around the monument have some very nice and reasonably priced souvenirs.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank JrnyJunkie
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    A lot better and more expansive than expected

    The museum is so much more than just about the equator - there were scientific demos and large exhibit rooms about Quito, Ecuador, the Indigenous peoples, French explorers, miniature replicas, and augmented virtual reality videos featuring ancient art and the Galapagos animals. It’s like having...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Neat!

    What a unique experience. Cool little shops and lots of great photo ops! Bought some very reasonably priced souveneers too!

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank BubsyG
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful village at the center of the world

    We visited here twice in the space of 2 months. There are little museum's to look at, several places to eat and lots of shops that sell authentic items and gorgeous hand made clothes. We purchased our daughter quite a few jumpers and then went...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Expatmumandbaby
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Nice way to kill an afternoon.

    Some exhibits are interesting and educational, some are a little gimmicky. Cool way to kill a half day, but also kinda a tourist trap.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank ecuadorjaye
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The BEST!!!!!

    Mitad del Mundo – this was a pretty cool place. It sits on the equator (or close to it now!!) and the monument is really spectacular. Lots of great science history explaining how they made the measurements to determine the equator runs right through Quito…lot...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank gary c
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Gotta say you've been to the centre of the world

    Great fun to visit, especially for kids. We took some memorable photos on the centre line of the world. Lat 00. You should get to the tower early because from about 11am the line is endless. There is a lift in the tower lobby, nobody...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Info Paintball M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great place to visit

    Booked several events, never heard about this monument until I arrived. Interesting history, and great "coolness factor". Tourist village with tasteful shops, museum and restaurants. Great place to spend a few hours, vety well organized, not expensive. Awesome photo opportunity, that you will want to...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Canada54travel
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Breath taking scenery

    The best part was taking pictures on the yellow line which marks the equator....well, the equator is actually a wide swath and is technically located near this park. The displays could use an update.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank ancientmoods
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Directly on the equator line

    Mitad del Mundo lies directly on the equator line and offers so much more than just what is fact. It also has a number of informative museums that outline the mission to discover the equator line on earth. It also has a planetarium however this...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
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    W8299YEcarolync
    October 7, 2018|
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    Response from 812fredh | Reviewed this property |
    I’m sorry. We did not have luggage with us so I didn’t notice if there is a storage area. You wouldn’t have a problem keeping a large backpack with you while You tour the grounds.
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    September 20, 2017|
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    Response from tinykate04 | Reviewed this property |
    We prefer AirBnB. Loads of beautiful apartments with security and close to restaurants, shops, and sites.
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    July 20, 2017|
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    Response from heyjudithz | Reviewed this property |
    Have you tried contacting the museum?
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    oojvcoo
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    Bus from Mitad del mundo to Mindo? (1 Reply)
    Hi, I saw that the bus to Mindo goes past Mitad del mundo. If we go there by bus in the morning, is it easy to pick up the afternoon Mindo bus at Mitad del Mundo? Is it likely to be full (Tuesday)? Thanks for any advice.
    April 07, 2011|
    Response fromALEXAO|
    Hi, It is easy. If you do not get the Mindo bus you can take anyone going to Esmeraldas and get off at the "Y" of Mindo. You have pick ups there that can take you down to the town. Regards, AO
    TravelerFromToronto
    Toronto
    Mitad Del Mundo & Guide Etiquette (4 Replies)
    Still not quite sure what to make of the MItad del Mundo since the reviews seem to be mixed but I think we will visit it anyways. We have hired a guide to take us there (and other places for the day) and have some questions... 1. Generally speaking, what is the etiquette for entrance fees and the guide? Are we typically expected to pay the guide's entrance fees at this or other sites that we go to? 2. Would we need the services of our guide inside the Mitad del Mundo site? Or is...More
    November 13, 2011|
    Response fromazbuceadora|
    Are you are hiring a private driver or a tour guide? A driver will just wait in the car while you explore MdM (and yes, it's self-explanatory). A guide will escort you and provide additional information. When you contract with the guide, it should be made clear what the policy is regarding entrance fees; sometimes they are included in the quoted rate, sometimes not. Generally, whether you hire a driver or a guide, you will pay for the meals and he will eat with you. A tip at the end,...More
    pesh13
    new york
    6 days in quito. Day trips?? (5 Replies)
    I only have 6 days for Ecuador so I'm thinking of staying in Quito the entire time instead of running around (comments?). I'm looking for several day trip ideas. I know of Mitad del Mundo, Otavalo and Mindo. Other suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
    October 06, 2009|
    Response from|
    Why don't you follow up a 6 day trip moving around in between Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Termas de papallacta, and Cotopaxi. In this way you can have a wider experience of every little aspect of the ecuadorian geography, climate zones and culture. Just staying in Quito isn't as nice as going around. Regards
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