La Colon 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
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
Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town
Our pick of the best La Colon Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Recommended very nice place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Vieja Cuba Hotel
Excelente ubicación, buen precio para estancia familiar y un buen servicio por parte de las personas encargadas.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
Great location
Reviewed on 14 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
JW Marriott Quito
Did not used it
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Hotel was amazing. We used the free airport shuttle which was always on time and extremely clean.We ate at the restaurant which was EXCELLENT....The staff was so friendly and efficient.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Colon
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum.
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 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.
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.
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 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 Botanical Garden of Quito.
