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
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
Daily Departures: Cotopaxi Volcano Shared Small-Groups Day Tour
Our pick of the best La Paz Hotel Deals
Hotel Muros Quito
Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
JW Marriott Quito
Other neighbourhoods around La Paz
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial Multicentro.
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial Multicentro are top sights worth seeing.
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.
