Middle of the World

Octobre 2021. A must-visit place! The views are stunning, the site is very clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The gardens are beautiful. The museums are accessible and take you back through history — with clear explanations that make the experience even richer.

Is it a tourist trap, yes, but it's the middle of the world, and I'm a tourist. Amazing views and not that crowded, maybe I got lucky, but there were not many people. Got to explore the shops and museums with very little waiting around. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Overall, if you're a tourist, this is a great visit with great views.

An awesome place with family or friends. The staffs are generally great except the entrance ticket checking security guy asked me to buy another ticket after I walked out for two hours comeback... but anyway, a great place with friendly staff.

It is a must-see if you come to Quito, Ecuador we took the double decker bus with jump on jump off stops. The middle of the world was fun. Great restaurants. Great souvenirs at reasonable prices.

Such an amazing experience to visit the center of our mother Earth! The staff here are absolutely incredible, passionate about teaching and very knowledgeable. And, they are very proud to teach visitors about their beautiful country and culture.

An iconic place that must be visited. Clean. Wasn’t crowded. Everyone was kind. The stairs to the top are more than a party. There are landings with historical and cultural info. An Uber ride from the center of Quito was very inexpensive.

Mitad del Mundo Monument The Mitad del Mundo Monument is a must-see landmark for anyone visiting Quito. Rising above the equatorial line, this monument marks a symbolic ‘middle of the world’ location and offers a rich mix of history, views, food, shopping, and photo opportunities. --- What I Loved Iconic photo opportunities: The large yellow line, the monument structure itself, the views overlooking Quito — perfect for snapshots, panoramas, and drone shots. Amenities & food: There are several restaurants, cafés, and snack stands. Good variety of local food and more international options. Great if you plan to spend several hours. Planetarium & exhibits: The planetarium here is well-done — interactive shows and nice lighting make it a good complement to walking around the grounds. Shops and crafts: Plenty of souvenir shops and artisan stalls. Good for picking up Ecuadorian handicrafts, hats, local textiles. Self-guided strolls: The area is easy to walk around. Paths are clear, there are many vista points. Landscape gardens make for nice video walk-throughs. --- What to Know / Tips Admission is US$5 (a common theme in both places), and it’s worth budgeting 2-3 hours here, especially if you eat or shop. Best visited in the morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and harsh sunlight in photos. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and good walking shoes. Even though paths are paved in many parts, there are some uneven or steeper stairs. If you like video content, walking through the monument, going up to observation decks, capturing the planetarium show, and filming the food/restaurants are good shots. Wide shots of the monument and of people crossing the equatorial line are very shareable. Overall Verdict For the price and what you get, Mitad del Mundo offers a well-rounded blend of tourism, culture, food, and photo ops. It’s less detailed in terms of science and experiments, but it makes up for that with convenience, comfort, and visual appeal. Highly recommend if you have limited time in Quito and want the iconic middle-of-the-world experience.

Although people said it was touristy, we found it fun to celebrate being at the Equator. I mean Quito is the highest point on the equator and this place mixed a bit of indigenous info with other info. It was not crowded which made it great.