Unfortunately, modern gps suggests the real equator lies about 300m to the north but this hasnt lessened the sites appeal. Complete view of the center of the world or ciudad mitad del mundo in quito very popular touristic destination in ecuador. Mitad del mundo can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. The sexual awakening of mingo, a young man of 25 years old with a mental disability, brings him both popularity and problems. The mitad del mundo city surrounding the monument includes several restaurantes and folklore shops, museums. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2009 movies 2009. Jan 21, 2011 directed by jaime ruiz ibanez, jaime ruiz ibanez. Journey to the city at the middle of the world to see this stunning monument marking the equator line. Stand with one foot in the northern hemisphere and one foot in the southern hemisphere, with this ticket to the famous mitad del mundo.
When this charismatic and imaginative poet assumes his new role as lover, prejudices and moral hypocrisy surface in the little town where he lives. A monument commemorates the first geodesic mission of the french academy of sciences. It is a tract of land that is owned by the prefecture of the province of pichincha, ecuador. The grounds contain the monument to the equator, which highlights the exact location of the equator from which the. The mitad del mundo city surrounding the monument includes. Complete view of the center of the world or ciudad mitad del. On the lower floors are new interactive exhibits examining the science behind the myths of. Mitad del mundo the mitad del mundo spanish for middle of the earth monument, just north of quito, was built to mark one spot where the equator passes through the country. It is located at san antonio parish of the canton of quito, 26 km north of the center of quito. At the center of the mitad del mundo stands the centerpiece of the park.
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