El Transito Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Monument to the Equator

4/5(9 reviews)

Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
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Foch Square

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Foch Square
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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.

La Mariscal Craft Market
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Basilica of the National Vow

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.

Basilica of the National Vow
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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
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TelefériQo

5/5(6 reviews)

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.

TelefériQo

Activities

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Quito City Tour: Old Town & Middle of the World

AU$121
Per adult
Quito City Tour: Old Town & Middle of the World
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Quito TeleferiQo Cable Car Private Tour

AU$179
Per adult
Quito TeleferiQo Cable Car Private Tour
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Quito Museums Private Tour

AU$272
Per adult
Quito Museums Private Tour
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Our pick of the best El Transito Hotel Deals

Hotel + Arte
Hotel + Arte
3.5 out of 5
Calle Leonidas Plaza N24-287, y Lizardo Garcia, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$33 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$33
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gabriela Mistral Square and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
"Very nice charming hotel, great location, close to everything. Very nice,friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2024

Hotel + Arte
Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$212 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$212
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,566 reviews)
"Very convenient to the airport. Was met by a rep and escorted to the van for transport to and from the airport."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Wyndham Quito Airport
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$216 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
AU$216
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"Avoid the “Executive Club” offer. The only real benefit was it was much quieter than the downstairs breakfasts. 2x wines breakfasts snacks for US$60? A bit rich…"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

JW Marriott Quito
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is AU$174 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$174
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
"Nice, clean, convenient, very friendly front desk"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Finlandia
Hotel Finlandia
3.5 out of 5
Finlandia 35-129 & Suecia St., Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$120 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$120
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
"NO TIENE PLANCHA DISPONIBLE"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel Finlandia
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador, N34-349 e Irlanda, Quito, Quito
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
AU$178
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (678 reviews)
"Great location and nice building, eye catching design, clean and cozy. Mini fridge did not work and could use some improvement in amenities in the room (shower cap, dental kit)."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
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Other neighbourhoods around El Transito

Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Centro Histórico

While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Calle La Ronda and Santo Domingo Church.

Centro Histórico
La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

Quito Historic Center
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San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan
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Hacienda Monjas

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Hacienda Monjas. You might want to make time for a stop at General Rumiñahui Coliseum or Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha.

Hacienda Monjas
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

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 Mariscal
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La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trude Sojka Cultural House and Weilbauer Museum.

La Floresta

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