Monument · San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito

Mitad del Mundo

Mitad del Mundo
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The monument consists of a central pillar with a globe at the top. It sits in an open plaza with surrounding buildings that hold exhibits on geography and history. A small museum and demonstrations are on site.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Quito & the Andes

Visiting Mitad del Mundo: what to know

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Getting there
Bus from Quito to San Antonio de Pichincha

Quito itineraries with Mitad del Mundo

Day 3 of Quito & the Andes

The equator

How Mitad del Mundo fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Mitad del MundoSan Antonio de Pichincha
  2. 11:30Intiñan MuseumSan Antonio de Pichincha
  3. 14:00Pululahua Geobotanical ReservePululahua
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Mitad del Mundo FAQs

Is Mitad del Mundo on the true equator?

The monument line is a few hundred meters off. The actual equator runs nearby and is marked separately.

Do I need a ticket for Mitad del Mundo?

Entry fees apply for some areas. Confirm current prices at the site.

How do I reach Mitad del Mundo from Quito?

Buses run regularly from the city to San Antonio de Pichincha.

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