🇪🇨 Mitad del Mundo: Straddle the Equator in Quito!

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at Ecuador’s iconic "Middle of the World" monument—here’s your ultimate guide: 📍 Location 24km north of Quito, the only UNESCO-certified equatorial line. 🚖 Getting There 1️⃣ Taxi/Uber: ~$8-12 (30-40 mins; easiest). 2️⃣ Bus: Direct: Panecillo bus from Old Town ($0.35!). Budget route: Metro to Ofelia Station → transfer (2hrs, ~$2). 🎫 Tickets Adults: $5 | Kids/Seniors: $2.5 | Combo pass (museums): $7.5. 📸 Must-Do Activities 1️⃣ Straddle the yellow line: Insta-famous "two hemispheres" shot. 2️⃣ Egg-balancing: Defy gravity on a nail ($5, includes certificate!). 3️⃣ Vortex demo: Watch water swirl opposite directions on each side. 🏛️ Extras Sun Museum: Indigenous cosmology + cool artifacts. Craft market: Alpaca scarves, panpipes, guinea pig snacks (!). Live performances: Stilt walkers, folk dances—vibrant photo ops! #Quito #EquatorAdventure #TravelHacks