Pululahua with its 4 km.wide and 300m. deep, it is considered as one of the largest, inhabited and still active volcanic craters in the world, located in the western range of the Andes just at 5 km. from Mitad del Mundo Monument. The amazing thing is that at the base long-lived families live off agriculture. The best time to visit this magical place is in the morning because after midday the fog completely cover the crater. The tour reaches to Ventanillas view point at 2800m. and you can also take your time to visit the work shops.
Calima Restaurant since 1992 is located inside Mitad del Mundo Complex next to Cocoa Museum. With it’s rustic atmosphere surrounded by antiques and 70’s music makes you feel in old times. Owned by the third generation, the restaurant maintains the traditional flavors.
Rumicucho is an ancient site 800 A.D, used as an astronomical and ceremonial temple by the Kitu people, during the Inca period was used as a military fortress.
On solstice, just once in the year, june 21st, at 5:30 p.m. sun sets between the natural pyramids La Marca and the last ray of the sun illuminates the cylinder located on one of the platforms of this enigmatic place.
Still having rituals with the presence of the chaman, fire, dances and music.
Chiva ” Maria Elisa “
On weekends the tour is more interesting and traditional because you travel in a 1942 Classic Dodge ” Chiva “.
“Ranchera” is a typical form of transportation used in rural areas as the coast and the amazon but in tourism are well known as “Chivas”
Catequilla (Kati-Killa) is a sacred mountain located in the valley of Mitad del Mundo. At the top at 2640 m. there are archeological evidences, two circular platforms made out of stone 8OO A.D. , where is located the Equator, 00°00’00.0’’…! according to measurements taken with Garmin GPS. It is amazing to experience how you are able to cross from northern to southern hemisphere just in one step. At the top of the mountain, you have an amazing 360° view of the Andes. Traditional rituals having on march 20 and September 22 on equinoxes during the night.
To reach to the top of the mountain is necessary to take a 4×4 wheel drive or strong vehicles offered by Calimatours, because at the momment the road has no pavement, it is narrow and deep.
You are invited to live a unique an different experience with Calimatours, pioneers in the Mitad del Mundo since 1991.
Wait no more !!! and reserve our tour from Ciudad Mitad del Mundo to the Catequilla mountain, the ancient Equator (8OO A.D.) for only USD15.
(No minimum of people required)
CATEQUILLA
Photo: Cristóbal Cobo
Catequilla (Kati-Killa) is a sacred mountain located in the valley of Mitad del Mundo, just 3km. east in a straight line from Monument, 20 minutes driving. At the top at 2640 m. there are archeological evidences discovered in the 8Os, two circular platforms made out of stone 8OO A.D. , where is located the Equator, 00°00’00.0’’…! according to measurements taken with Garmin GPS. It is amazing to experience how you are able to cross from northern to southern hemisphere just in one step. At the top of the mountain, you have an amazing 360° view of the Andes. Traditional rituals having on march 20th and September 22 on equinoxes during the night.
CIUDAD MITAD DEL MUNDO
It is a touristic complex where you can find the Monument to the Equator. The monument itself is a 9-story museum where you will appreciate the culture of the four ecuadorian regions in one place. Around this monument a small colonial-type town was built. Inside the complex you will be able to visit a sort of museums and other services such as restaurants and souvenir shops.
THE TOUR DEPARTS FROM CIUDAD MITAD DEL MUNDO COMPLEX
INCLUDES:
Private transportation
Visit to Catequilla sacred mountain
Experienced guide
Specialized information
10% discount in Calima Restaurant
Duration:2 hours approx.
What to bring:
Hiking shoes
Sunblock
Hat / raincoat
Passport
NO MINIMUM OF PEOPLE REQUIRED
Ask for Fernando Andrade senior, 30 years experience as touristic and spiritual guide in the area.
Make your reservation one day before atcalimaecuador@gmail.com
Cell phone 0999238561 / whatsapp +593 999238561
Kati Killa
Ancient ritual
Tower of the Sun at the top of Kati Killa
CALIMATOURS is located inside Mitad del Mundo Complex, next to Cocoa Museum. Place Nº 92
Calimatours is the pioneer tour operator that offer the visit to Catequilla sacred mountain the Ancient Equator
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