Photo of the Day: Mitad del Mundo Ecuador

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This monument is a representation the Imaginary Equatorial line and it is called the Equatorial Monument or La Mitad del Mundo (the middle of the world.)  It is said that the monument is built exactly on the latitude line 00 00′ 00.”  However, just 400 meters away from this world famous monument is a museum called “Inty-Nan” where you will be convinced otherwise.  In Inty-Nan you will be shown a few experiments that clearly indicate the differences in gravity between the northern and southern hemisphere.

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Mitad del Mundo Monument, Quito, Ecuador

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Co-founder of TwoBackpackers.com. Aracely has been traveling, writing and taking photos since 2024, when she departed on his first year long travel backpacking journey. When she isn't seeking new adventures, Aracely is usually building Excel models as a financial analyst professional. Visit my website

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