Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) in 2024?

Admission tickets for the Middle of the World Monument cost US$5 for adults and US$2.50 for children and seniors. Quito sightseeing tours that feature the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) start from about US$70 for group tours, with private options and experiences being more expensive.

Q: Is the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) worth it?

Yes, the Middle of the World Monument is worth it—there’s a reason it’s one of Quito’s most visited tourist destinations. Not only is it home to the mighty Equatorial Monument, but it’s also one of the few places in the world at 0° longitude and 0° latitude.

Q: What are the highlights of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)?

The main highlights of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) include the line separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, as well as a planetarium and the Guayasamin Museum. Other highlights also include vendors selling traditional artisan crafts and museums dedicated to cocoa and craft beer.

Q: Is the Middle of the World Monument suitable for families and children?

Yes, the Middle of the World Monument is a great place for families with children. Younger visitors are sure to love the El Museo Del Cacao, where they can sample chocolate and learn about its production, as well as the planetarium, where you can watch short films about outer space.

Q: Are there any other attractions near the Middle of the World Monument?

Yes, the Pucara de Rumicucho archaeological site, home to ruins and pottery dating back to the Inca Empire, is just a short drive from the Middle of the World Monument. It’s also close to the Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila—stone buildings with exhibits about Andean culture.

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Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car

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Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

Tick off two of Ecuador’s top attractions in one day during a full-day tour of Pululahua crater and the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) from Quito. Ascend to a lookout point above Pululahua crater, one of only two inhabited craters in the world, and spend the day exploring the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) complex, where the North and South Hemispheres collide. Your tour also includes access to the planetarium and the Equatorial Museum.

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Tour in Quito, Middle of the World-Cable Car-Panecillo

Join us on an unforgettable tour of Quito. This tour will take you through stunning landscapes and fascinating historical monuments, offering a complete experience of the city. We begin our trip by ascending the iconic Panecillo, a hill that offers spectacular panoramic views of Quito. Our next stop is the Cable Car. We will climb to a height of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will witness unparalleled views of the Andes and the city that unfolds beneath your feet. Then we will visit the Intiñán Museum. The museum offers an interactive experience that allows you to explore the scientific peculiarities of the equator. Participate in surprising experiments, learn about indigenous cultures and their relationship with the equinoctial line. Finally, we visited the Middle of the World, a place that marks the equatorial line. Here, you can be in two hemispheres at the same time.

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What are people saying about Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)

Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

Jaime_L, Jul 2026

Educational and fun!

Great educational experience in the middle of the world. 😁 Be aware that balancing an egg on a nail can be done anywhere in the world. It’s a myth to think that latitude 0 would increase the chances.

Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Ruth_H, Jun 2026

Excellent host but too touristy!

Our guide, Christian, was wonderful but it focused too much on touristy things and not enough on the downtown. We would have loved to see a market. Talked about the Ecuadorian culture maybe even shopped a little downtown.

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Shannon_C, Apr 2026

Old town with a friend

Daniel was an amazing guide & resource for this full day tour in Quito. He tailored the day to our interests, was a wealth of knowledge and even took us to a pharmacy before returning us to the hotel. He kept a running conversation so we were never sitting in silence. Great guide!!

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Sebastien_T, Mar 2026

A must see and do in Quito

The tour guide at the native museum was extremely good and the visit had way more aspects and covered way more topics that I expected. Being at the centre of the planet is also awsome experience. Lots of souvenir boutiques there too. I loved it.

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AnneMarie_Z, Apr 2026

We were having trouble...

We were having trouble with the altitude and our driver and guide , Paul and Lucifer, adjusted our tour to meet our needs. They were super accommodating. Paul was an amazing driver, negotiating tight turns, and tiny streets with ease. Lucifer was so knowledgeable about the Country, city, local customs, flora, etc. Both had great senses of humor and were warm, friendly and went above and beyond expectations. We highly recommend using them in your travels.