​Discover both the official and the original Middle of the World sites while exploring the breathtaking Pululahua Volcano, one of the few inhabited volcanic calderas in the world, located within the protected Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve near Quito, Ecuador. This half-day experience also includes a visit to the fascinating Intiñan Solar Museum, where interactive exhibits and ancestral experiments reveal the cultural and scientific significance of the equatorial line.

🌎 Itinerary: 

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🚐 Departure from Quito

Your adventure begins in the morning with a scenic drive north of Quito, surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes and panoramic mountain views.

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🌋 Pululahua Volcanic Crater

After approximately 45 minutes, arrive at the breathtaking Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, home to one of the few inhabited volcanic calderas in the world.

Your guide will provide an engaging introduction to ancestral and modern Quito, while you enjoy spectacular viewpoints overlooking the lush crater landscape.

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📸 Perfect spot for panoramic photography and nature lovers.

🌍 Middle of the World Monument

Continue to the iconic Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, one of Ecuador’s most famous landmarks.

Stand directly on the Equatorial Line and capture unforgettable photos beside the impressive monument that marks latitude 0°0’0”.

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✨ A must-visit destination for travelers exploring Ecuador.

☀️ Intiñan Solar Museum

Next, visit the fascinating Intiñan Solar Museum, where science, culture, and history come together through interactive experiences.

🧪 Participate in entertaining experiments and hands-on demonstrations that challenge physics and showcase the unique effects found at the “true” equator.

🎯 Balance an egg on a nail
🎯 Observe water flow experiments
🎯 Learn about indigenous equatorial cultures

🏨 Return to Your Hotel

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After an unforgettable morning exploring the Equator and volcanic landscapes of Ecuador, relax on the return drive to your hotel in Quito.