24 de Mayo Travel 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
4-day Amazon Jungle experience and the adventure City of Baños
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Other neighbourhoods around 24 de Mayo
Financial District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.
Bellavista
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Chapel of Man.
La Carolina
Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque La Carolina and El Jardin Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Statue of Francisco de Orellana and Sanctuary of El Guápulo.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.