Before visiting Ecuador, the eponymous equator wasn’t the most eagerly-anticipated moment on my bucket list trip. There were giant tortoises to meet, cloud forests to climb and Indigenous ...

Ecuador is a country of incredible diversity and rich cultural heritage. From its unique geographic position on the equator to the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities, Ecuador offers a treasure ...

Ecuador's Middle of the World Equator-themed park is actually in the wrong place By TRAVELMAIL REPORTER Published: 12:40 EDT, 26 September 2012 | Updated: 12:40 EDT, 26 September 2012 ...

Bang on the equator, Ecuador's days are the same length year-round - 12 hours of sunlight always giving way to night at just after six. The city takes on a different feel after dark.

Our trip to Quito also included a trek to Mitad del Mundo, also known as the equator. At the Intiñan Solar Museum you can stand on the official equator, latitude 0-0-0 as measured by GPS.

As long ago as 1736 scientists were exploring Ecuador, with, among other goals, the aim of defining and marking the Equator. At some point, the current Mitad del Mundo line was painted proudly on ...

Ecuador's highlands have a dozen peaks that rise above 16,000 feet, giving the Nevada-sized country a cluster of glacier-clad volcanoes that rival the Cascades in grandeur.

Before visiting Ecuador, the eponymous equator wasn’t the most eagerly-anticipated moment on my bucket list trip. There were giant tortoises to meet, cloud forests to climb and Indigenous markets to ...

Before visiting Ecuador, the eponymous equator wasn’t the most eagerly-anticipated moment on my bucket list trip. There were giant tortoises to meet, cloud forests to climb and Indigenous ...