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The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World City) is a tract of land owned by the prefecture of the province of Pichincha, Ecuador. It is located at San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito, 26 km (16 mi) north of the center of Quito.
Feb 25, 2013 · Discover Middle of the World in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador: An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.
Mar 18, 2024 · The Middle of the World, known as “Mitad del Mundo” in Spanish, is a landmark that draws visitors from all corners of the globe eager to stand at the equatorial line.
At the center of the Mitad del Mundo stands the centerpiece of the park: a 30m-high, stone trapezoidal monument topped by a brass globe containing a viewing platform and a museum, which provides a good introduction to the indígena peoples of Ecuador through dioramas, clothing displays and photographs.
Sep 25, 2012 · At Ecuador’s Middle of the World park, tourists stand on a yellow line that is said to be precisely at Earth’s midpoint. Except that it is not. The Equator is hundreds of feet north.
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