Marco Zero, Equator monument in Macapá, Brazil.
A circular monument with a 30-meter obelisk stands at the exact location where the equatorial line crosses through the northern region of Brazil.
The monument was inaugurated in 1987 to mark the geographical significance of Macapá as one of the few Brazilian cities located on the equatorial line.
The monument hosts equinox celebrations in March and September, when local artists perform and craftsmen display their work during multi-day festivals.
Located six kilometers from downtown Macapá, the monument includes informational panels explaining the solar phenomena and geographical position of the site.
During equinoxes, sunlight passes through the circular opening at the top of the obelisk, creating a direct solar projection on the ground.
GPS coordinates: 0.00072,-51.07794
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:02
Milton de Souza Corrêa Stadium
321 m
Amazon Reef
256.7 km
Fortaleza de São José de Macapá
4.7 km
Parque Arqueológico do Solstício
275.7 km
Museu Sacaca
3.3 km
Caviana
121.4 km
Macapá Central Market
4.5 km
Caxiuanã National Forest
203.5 km
Trapiche Eliezer Levy
4.9 km
Chalé Senador José Porfírio
323.1 km
Fort of Saint Antony of Gurupá
168.4 km
Rio Cajari Extractive Reserve
143.8 km
Jari Ecological Station
188.5 km
Lago Piratuba Biological Reserve
203.9 km
Charapucu State Park
74.3 km
Parazinho Biological Reserve
155.7 km
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Abaetetuba
310.2 km
Soure Marine Extractive Reserve
293.7 km
Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Itatupã-Baquiá
71.9 km
Quilombo Moju-miri
312.3 km
Joanes Lighthouse
303.4 km
Monumento Matriz
260.9 km
Marco do Sesquicentenário de Cachoeira do Arari
261.1 km
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição
260.9 km
Parish Church of Saint Joseph of Macapá
4.9 km
Museu Histórico Joaquim Caetano da Silva
4.9 km
Estádio do Cachoeirense Esporte Clube
261.2 km
Museu do Marajó
261.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes