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.
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