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.
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.
Basilica of the National Vow
Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.
Activities
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
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
Our pick of the best La Paz Hotel Deals
Zen Hotel Quito
Todo bien
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
Very close to airport, very clean, excellent breakfast buffet, nice indoor pool, tiny, but nice with a super hot steam room and sauna. They helped us arrange a private taxi driver for a day sightseeing around Quito before we took off to the Galápagos Islands the next day.
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
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Room was clean and staff were friendly and efficient. Free shuttle was prompt. Short drive from airport. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Paz
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum.
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 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 El Jardin Mall.
