Quitsato Sundial, Cayambe
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Facts and practical information
The Quitsato Sundial is a cultural-tourist place located at La Mitad Del Mundo, near to Cayambe, 47 km north of Quito, Ecuador. It was built in 2006 and inaugurated in 2007 as an independent, non-profit project in a 24,756 ft² area. Its main goal is to share crucial aspects of the astronomical knowledge of the prehispanic cultures of the region. The expositions are carried out by community members as a self-sustaining project. ()
Day trips
Quitsato Sundial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pambamarca, Pambamarca Fortress Complex, Estadio Guillermo Albornoz.