Intiñan Equator Museum

Came here on a Friday afternoon on 6 Feb 2026 and I must say I had a great experience at this museum. The ticket is US$5 and it comes with an English guide. Our guide, Salome Gutierrez, is extremely knowledgeable and humorous as well. We really had a great time listening to her about the museum as well as Ecuador history. There’s also some activities she had us participate and it was all fun. All in all, highly recommended a visit to this museum.

An outdoor museum at the zero degrees lattitude. A great museum for the young ones. There are llamas to greet you, displays of the history of the indigenous people and several activities demonstrating the physics of being at zero degrees. There is a restaurant onsite along with three souvenir shops including a full weaving loom.

My fd and I didn't have enough time to stay and check out everything. The staff were very accommodating knowing that we have a flight to catch and can only spend 10-15mins. We went to the water experiments and the sun dial area right away. It's good to finally find the scientifically proven equator after going to 2 other locations which also claimed they are on the equator.

The guides are super friendly and make the visit fun and informative, explaining everything about the equator, science, and local culture. We saw cool experiments like watching water swirl differently on each side of the equator. I even balanced a raw egg on a metal nail at the 0°0’0’’ line and got a certificate for it! The true 0°0’0’’ spot is in the parking lot of this museum. Highly recommend for a unique mix of culture, science, and fun!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Google Review – Intiñan Museum (GPS 0°0’0”) The Intiñan Museum is where the equator becomes more than just a line on a map. It’s a more immersive, interactive, and cultural experience that complements the grandness of Mitad del Mundo. What I Loved Official GPS equator line: This is the accurate 0°0’0” location. It adds authenticity for people who care about geography, GIS, and cultural heritage. Hands-on experiments & demonstrations: Balancing eggs, watching water drain differently on each side of the equator, learning about magnetism, seeing how shadows behave differently — these make it fun and educational. Great for videos showing experiments. History & indigenous culture: The museum does well explaining pre-colonial and indigenous perspectives, myths, and scientific (astronomical, geographical) understanding of the equator. Guides are knowledgeable. Smaller crowds & more depth: Because it’s less commercial, the atmosphere is calmer. Better for those who want to learn, reflect, take their time. What to Know / Tips Tab US$5 entry as well. Plan about 1.5-2 hours if you want to do all the experiments, speak with guides, view exhibits, and take photos/videos. Bring water, a light jacket (often breezy or cooler at the equator point), comfortable shoes. Weather may change quickly. Best moments for video: capture experiments, close-ups of how water behaves, the official GPS plaque/marker, the guide’s commentary, and exterior shots of nature and landscape. If you’re photographing, macro shots of trees, insects near the museum environment, plus wide shots showing the equatorial line and exhibits.

If you really want to stand on the equator, this is the place to go - a cute little museum that provides a compact overview of Ecuadorian culture and a very clear scientific explanation of the position on the zero meridian. Well worth a visit.

We were taken here during g a tour of Quito.it was very interesting and we learnt a lot about the two hemispheres and how it affects the weather and Time. There's also a demonstration about choc olate. It was a fascinating diversion while awaing our Galapagos cruise.

I was given a guided tour. Ronaldo is very interesting and knowledgeable. Enjoy the tour very much. recommend it