The Mitad del Mundo monument stands at the equator line, where visitors can place one foot in each hemisphere. The 30-meter-tall main monument houses an ethnographic museum showcasing Ecuador's diverse cultures. The surrounding Ciudad Mitad del Mundo complex offers pavilions representing each Ecuadorian province, restaurants, souvenir shops, and a planetarium. While modern GPS technology places the true equator 240 meters north at the Intiñan Museum, the historic monument remains an iconic symbol of Ecuador and must-visit destination.