Mitad Del Mundo
Mitad Del Mundo, San Antonio de Pichincha: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, Mitad Del Mundo Reviews: 4/5
Mitad Del Mundo
Mitad Del Mundo
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
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 Cuture Museom" (with a display of the lates investigations about the real middle of the world), and a Planetarium. Inside the monument is an interesting Ethnic Museum. Youcan shop and place one foot on the northern Hemisphere and the other on the southern Hemisphere.
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Rodney B
Waukesha, WI1,101 contributions
Middle of the World, Almost
Oct 2021 • Family
We took a taxi from Quito Old Town to here. We also visited El Museo Intinan, the real Equator line. The driver waited for us and charged $35 for the round trip to both the tourist middle of the world and the geographic equator at Museo Intinan. You enter to a large sign like many cities have. There are any gift shops as well as a train, a chocolate shop, playground and restaurants. There is a yellow line running down the center of the property. Follow it to the monument. There are stairs and an elevator going up nine floors to the top of the monument. If you take the elevator up be sure to walk the stairs down as there are displays at each level explains the area and it's history, as well as the galapagos and the country as a whole. Worth visit, but be sure to visit the real equator while you are there.
Written November 1, 2021
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Xphile1067
New Orleans, LA167 contributions
Middle of the World!
Sep 2021
Whether you go on a tour or take a taxi/Uber there, this is a must see, when in Quito. The official and "unofficial" site of the middle of the world are located here. Gorgeous views and numerous "experiments" and museums will keep you occupied for most of the day!
Written October 28, 2021
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Erin F
2 contributions
Great way to learn Ecuadorian culture!
Oct 2021 • Couples
We had a great trip through Viator/Grey Line tours. Our guide Irene was very informative and kept the trip fun and upbeat. We were there for about 2 hours which was enough to go through the museum (tower), take pictures, and tour the surrounding shops.
We knew in advance this wasn’t the actual center of the earth, but learning about the history and cultures of Ecuador made the trip worth it.
We knew in advance this wasn’t the actual center of the earth, but learning about the history and cultures of Ecuador made the trip worth it.
Written October 9, 2021
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mrc282
Washington, DC2,901 contributions
A little cheesy
Jul 2021
I find Mitad del Mundo a little cheesy. It is a site with a collection of museums, eateries, and souvenir shops. It is alright, a place to go for one time and that's it. You probably need 2h max. The entrance fee is $5.
Then, I walked over to Museo de Sitio Intinan
There are probably better places to visit in Quito but I am only in town briefly so this is a good distraction all in all.
I took uber from La Mariscal to here. $6 for a 45 minutes ride, sign me up!
Then, I walked over to Museo de Sitio Intinan
There are probably better places to visit in Quito but I am only in town briefly so this is a good distraction all in all.
I took uber from La Mariscal to here. $6 for a 45 minutes ride, sign me up!
Written August 18, 2021
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Lorraine
Chamonix, France35 contributions
It was OK; Preferred The Museo De Sitio Initian
Aug 2021
The area is well organized and great attention to hygiene (COVID19). Plenty of little shops. Some of the demonstration equipment wasn’t working or not very well maintained.
Food was very good in the restaurant and good value too.
I did enjoy it, but preferred the Museo De Sito Initian a short walk away from the Mitad Del Mundo by by a long way. Great demonstrations by the guide. Nicely laid out. Would have been a shame to have missed out the second place.
Food was very good in the restaurant and good value too.
I did enjoy it, but preferred the Museo De Sito Initian a short walk away from the Mitad Del Mundo by by a long way. Great demonstrations by the guide. Nicely laid out. Would have been a shame to have missed out the second place.
Written August 3, 2021
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mingfatsai
Grand Island, NE4,209 contributions
We were there!
Jun 2021
It's a landmark to prove "I was there!" The whole place was mostly closed but it appears to be mostly cheap, touristy shops and a photo op. Thankfully, we did not go into the area that required payment.
Written June 26, 2021
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AgeTM
Germany9 contributions
Disappointing hospitality
Mar 2021
Poor experience. Expensive parking and entrance fees. Unfriendly service. Even not builded on the right geographical place. But, too proud and ignorant to learn a little bit about sense of hospitality. Show must go on!
Written April 6, 2021
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Elaine H
Galway, Ireland69 contributions
Unique but memorable :)
May 2020 • Couples
We actually visited this in March 2020 as the pandemic escalated. It was one of the few sites we got to prior to departure home. Bucket list place I have wanted to go to. We did it as part of a day trip to a market, biscuit factory & a volcano. Our hostel Traveler’s house organised it last minute and it ran very well.
Written April 4, 2021
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Ed J
Phoenix, AZ91 contributions
Very Overrated
Mar 2021
This is kind of a made up attraction. Yes, it is at 00 degrees latitude, but so are all the other points on the Equator.
Written March 27, 2021
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WilliamDickerson
Tallahassee, FL236 contributions
On the tip of a nail.
Mar 2021
Middle of the World! This is a fun park for it offers a lot of different things to do. There is of course the main attraction and the monument, but there is plenty of history as well. There is information on Ecuador and its regions and people. Also information on how the Indians built there homes pre Spanish and after. Also a little bit about chocolate and how it became so big in that part of the world.
Written March 21, 2021
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Johanna Izuriet... J
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Nombres de hoteles y precios en la Mitad del Mundo
Hector Flores
Rosario, Argentina9 contributions
no nos hemos hospedado en hoteles de Mitad del Mundo, si lo hicimos como dije hace tiempo en hotel Finlandia y como como opino marioboos, es buen hotel, gente muy amable, buen desayuno y ya que esta agrego que Christian, hay varios; pero uno solo a quien recuerdo por su amabilidad y deferencia hacia preguntas variada que respondio y nos aconsejo permanentemente.-
Carolyn C
Perth, Australia30 contributions
Hi,
Is there any luggage storage at mitad del mundo? I will be stopping on my way from mindo to quito with a large backpack.
Thanks
Fred H
Biloxi, MS77 contributions
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.
prettyvacant27
Edmonton, Canada139 contributions
What hotel do u recommend in Quito? I prefer a hotel near historic sites, old town.
Thanks in advance for your replies
tinykate04
High Springs, FL47 contributions
We prefer AirBnB. Loads of beautiful apartments with security and close to restaurants, shops, and sites.
raygawlak
Meriden, CT
When I visited Mitad del Mundo in late May there was an artist exhibiting his work near the "line". I took his portrait at his studio but lost his name and adress there. Can you provide his name and email address so I can send him the photo? Many thanks.
heyjudithz
Knoxville, TN1,498 contributions
Have you tried contacting the museum?
Gri Arg
Buenos Aires, Argentina364 contributions
Hola! Planeo estar en octubre por alla y hacer esta excursion por mi cuenta. Tambien me gustaria pasat por la entrada de la UNASUR ya que hay una estatua de un ex presidente que me gustaria visitar. Mi duda es si queda cerca de alli para hacer las dos cosas en el mismo dia. Gracias!
Danny B
Guayaquil, Ecuador13 contributions
Hola! Soy de Guayaquil y hace poco estuve en la mitad del mundo. El edificio de la Unasur queda justo a la entrada del complejo turístico para ir a la mitad del mundo así que puedes ir con tranquilidad pues queda muy cerca. Te recomiendo que te des todo un día ya qué hay muchas atracciones en el lugar, eso si, trae una cámara porque te llevarás muy bonitos recuerdos sobre todo del paisaje que podrás apreciar en la terraza del museo. No dejes de comer los platos típicos, como el llapingacho.
Ojalá y puedas venir a Guayaquil. Acá tenemos el monumento del lugar de encuentro entre Bolívar y San Martín. :)
Shirley V
MAlta232 contributions
HI
Is the real middle of the world easily found and accessible? We can walk it there from the monument?
Thanks a lot
Shirley
Mitadmundo
1 contribution
Yes you can access walking
SoloTraveler79
Cork, Ireland16 contributions
Is there an opportunity to take a photo on the equatorial line at Inti Nan or is that only at the Mitad del Mundo?
Many Thanks!!
zoesailing
Taxco, Mexico39 contributions
There is! In fact, that's part of the tour. The line at the museum is the actual line, calculated by both the ancient Indian tribes and by GPS. We did both locations during our tour of the line, and the Initian museum was FAR superior.
Me podrían decir los costos para ingresar al lugar y que incluye ?
He estado leyendo, pero no salgo de dudas, dicen que solo incluye ver el monumento, en que momento te dan las explicaciones al respecto del lugar, me refiero a esas donde colocas un huevo en algún sitio para poder pararlo y la que habla acerca del remolino que se hace en el agua dependiendo del hemisferio donde estés
Mitadmundo
1 contribution
El costo del ingreso es de $10,00 los adultos para visitar los 12 museos, ingresar a la ciudad y recibir una barra de chocolate fino de aroma. Para niños, adultos y discapacitados es mitad de precio.
Se pueden ingresar perritos?
Mitadmundo
1 contribution
Hola, si siempre que lo mantengas con la debida seguridad para evitar accidentes son bienvenidos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mitad Del Mundo
- Mitad Del Mundo is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Mitad Del Mundo tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 102 Mitad Del Mundo tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Mitad Del Mundo:
- Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances (From $75.00)
- Middle of the World Tour With Tickets - "Small Group" (From $19.00)
- Full Day Quito City Tour Including Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo (From $118.00)
- Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour (From $69.00)
- The Middle of the World in half-day (From $44.97)
- Hotels near Mitad Del Mundo:
- (0.00 mi) Ainoa Home
- (0.04 mi) Chaupimundo Lodge
- (0.55 mi) Hotel Sol y Luna
- (2.66 mi) El Crater Hotel
- (9.19 mi) San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve
- Restaurants near Mitad Del Mundo:
- (0.00 mi) Restaurante Joys - Comida Tìpica Ecuatoriana
- (0.08 mi) Yaravi Restaurant
- (0.05 mi) Cafe Guayasamin
- (0.07 mi) Calima Restaurant
- (0.10 mi) Coby's
- Attractions near Mitad Del Mundo:
- (0.00 mi) Samirina Travel
- (0.14 mi) Intinan Museum
- (0.19 mi) Edificio de la UNASUR
- (2.50 mi) Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila
- (2.70 mi) Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve