Museo Solar Intiñán, Interactive equatorial museum in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador
The Solar Intiñán Museum presents exhibits and demonstrations related to geographical phenomena at latitude zero, including the Coriolis effect and gravity experiments.
The museum complex, established in 1989, incorporates two ancient huts that document the history of the Lulumbamba indigenous people and their connection to the equatorial line.
The museum name combines Quichua words 'Inti' for sun and 'Ñan' for path, reflecting the astronomical knowledge of pre-Columbian civilizations in Ecuador.
The entrance fee costs 4 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for children under 12, with guided tours available in Spanish and English until 5 PM daily.
Visitors can attempt balancing an egg on a nail head and walk blindfolded along the equator line to experience the distinct gravitational forces.
Location: Quito
GPS coordinates: -0.00071,-78.45441
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
South America preserves a monumental heritage that reflects centuries of history, from pre-Columbian civilizations to the contemporary era. This collection includes archaeological sites, colonial-era religious buildings, public squares, and modern artistic creations scattered across the continent. Each monument tells a part of South American history, whether it be ancient fortresses, Baroque churches, or recent sculptures. Among these sites are the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala, a 17th-century construction that once connected two convents; the Public Market in Porto Alegre, Brazil, a functioning 19th-century commercial building; and Desert Hand in Chile, a contemporary sculpture of 11 meters rising from the Atacama Desert. The Middle of the World monument near Quito, Ecuador, marks the equator line, while the Christ of the Pacific overlooks Lima from its hill. These monuments, whether of pre-Columbian, colonial, or modern origin, provide tangible insight into the cultural and architectural development of the South American continent.
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