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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Antonio de Pichincha

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Updated February 25, 2013

Unusual Attractions in San Antonio de Pichincha

San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Intiñan Solar Museum

Home of the "true" equator.

San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador

Middle of the World

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

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Quito, Ecuador

La Carolina Park

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

12 miles from San Antonio de Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

Teleférico Quito

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

14 miles from San Antonio de Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

15 miles from San Antonio de Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

El Panecillo

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

16 miles from San Antonio de Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

Palacio de Carondelet

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

16 miles from San Antonio de Pichincha

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