Pomasqui Valley
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Pomasqui Valley is a valley on the northern outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. It is located on the equator, the so-called "Mitad del Mundo" ("Middle of the World"), at an altitude of around 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) above sea level. Hot and semi-arid, it is formed by a river tributary.[1] The valley contains the Cerro de Catequilla, which contains the pre-Columbian astronomical observatory, Catequilla. The village of Pomasqui itself lies roughly 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the equator.[2] The Monjas River flows nearby and the valley is an important centre for viniculture in Ecuador, with vineyards.[3] The economy features vegetable and fruit production.[4] To the northwest is the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve.
