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.
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.
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.
Activities
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
Our pick of the best La Paz Hotel Deals
Hotel Muros Quito
Had a Great first experience of Equador here. The staff was more than friendly, even though I know NO Spanish. The breakfast was very good, and the staff helped me out getting my wheelchair up and down the stairs. So nice.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
The friendly, kind staff were wonderful!!!! We are traveling from Canada and EVERYONE made us feel comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The restaurant staff was excellent especially aLuis. The hospitality staff were great Natalie and Nicole did a great job. The entire staff was friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
ibis Quito
Outstanding service
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Beautiful rooms. Make sure you get a room higher than the 7th floor as the street noise will keep you up if your a light sleeper. Other than that was a great stay.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Quito
The facility in total is exceptionally nice and inviting and open, and well laid out, the list goes on and on! The service by the staff is very friendly and helpful. It was the prefect place to start and end a trip to the Galapagos.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Paz
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.
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 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.
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 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.
