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"The 30-meter-tall Mitad del Mundo monument, built in the late 1970s, marks a celebrated but geographically incorrect 'equator' location discovered to be off once modern GPS measurements were available." - Matthew Kepnes
Iconic monument, museums, gardens, food, and souvenirs.
Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza SN, Quito 170311, Ecuador Get directions
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Luxury lodge in biodiverse cloud forest, nature activities, spa
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Indigenous art museum with meditation chamber and tea
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Airport hotel with farm setting, mountain views, shuttle
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Museum with equator science experiments, culture, and GPS accuracy
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Historic mansion hotel with regal decor, spa, and tea
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Award-winning pastry chef, creative Ecuadorian cuisine, seasonal ingredients
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Social hostel with rooftop bar, panoramic views, and organized tours
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Wooded trails, city views, picnic areas, playgrounds, alpacas
Elegant historic hotel overlooking Plaza San Francisco with rooftop bar
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