Ponceano 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.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Activities
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
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
Our pick of the best Ponceano Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Very courteous staff, convenient shuttle, nice dinner. Only stayed one night, but highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Quick check-in, great location, close to many things in the business district
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Quito
5 stars!!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The location is convenient with the shuttle service. Rooms are great and clean.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
ibis Quito
Other neighbourhoods around Ponceano
Kennedy
While you're in Kennedy, take in top sights like Bicentenario Park and jump on the metro at El Labrador Station to see more of the city.
Carcelén
While Carcelén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Bicentenario Park.
Jipijapa
While you're in Jipijapa, take in top sights like RioCentro Shopping and jump on the metro at Jipijapa Station to see more of the city.
Rumipamba
If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Vulqano Park are top sights worth seeing.
Iñaquito
If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.
