La Paz 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.
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.
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.
Independence Square
The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.
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.
Activities
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails
Our pick of the best La Paz Hotel Deals
Zen Hotel Quito
Very good value- we felt safe and we had an incredible view of mountains but it was looking over a busy street- the breakfast had fresh fruit and good eggs and rice. Nice to have a gym and a pool table.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Habitaciones limpias, personal muy amable.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Hotel location is very convenient, close to everything, restaurants, metro station, and most of all safe location. Staff members are helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Super clean room, excellent staff, lots of little extras like coconut ice cream cones in the lobby one afternoon.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Clean property
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Paz
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 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 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.
Itchimbia
While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
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 Botanical Garden of Quito.
