Colón Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.
TelefériQo Base Station
Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.
Activities
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quito's Cultural Tour & Indigenous Perspectives of Old Town
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
Quito Old Town & TelefériQo Tour | Small Group
Our pick of the best Colón Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Rooms always clean
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Vieja Cuba Hotel
A fabulous place to stay! Quaint, yet it has everything you need. The breakfast is great! The staff is wonderful! I highly recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
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Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment! 3rd time visiting and I'll be back!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Lovely hotel, great breakfast and the gym / spa was one of the best stocked I've encountered.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
ibis Quito
El Hotel se encuentra en un buen lugar, cerca del metro, de Restaurantes y Farmacias. Las habitaciones son limpias y dan un buen servicio.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colón
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.
La Carolina
Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.
