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.
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.
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.
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
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Our pick of the best La Paz Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Great location! Dinner buffet is overpriced. No fridge
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
I’m recommended for everybody this hotel the breakfast very rich room, clean, classy elegant like five stars stuff very frenzy. God bless Ekwador. See you soon.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Buena habitación comoda
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Everything was great personal very warming
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
The dinner served was terrible. No tea or coffee in the room. The refuses not plugged in. The bathroom needs an renovation
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
ibis Quito
Great location for safety reasons, room was very comfortable, but the room amenities were a bit odd (ironing board, but no mini fridge).
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Mindalae Museum and Uio Microtheater.
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.
