La Ecuatoriana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument showing a monument, a square or plaza and a garden

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
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers

Parque La Carolina

4/5(1 review)

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.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring street scenes, markets and interior views

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
Foch Square featuring a square or plaza and street scenes

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
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

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 Base Station
Quito Cathedral featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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

Activities

Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

AU$116
per adult
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions
Exciting Swing with the best view!

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

AU$101
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

AU$23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Hummingbird Watching

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

AU$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
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Our pick of the best La Ecuatoriana Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$215 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$215
13 July - 14 July
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,108 reviews)
"Great overnight before our early departure. Hotel shuttle was prompt"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
3 out of 5
Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267, Quito
The price is AU$101 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$101
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
"Compact rooms but super clean and comfy! The staff were really friendly and it's in a very central location."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is AU$147 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$147
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"It was very clean, safe, and the staff was friendly!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito
ibis Quito
3 out of 5
Avenida Diego De Almagro E8 19, Y Bello Horizonte, Quito
The price is AU$76 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$76
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (467 reviews)
"Excelente staff"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

ibis Quito
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
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 in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)
"I recently spent a week at Le Parc Hotel in Quito for a business trip, and I can confidently say it was one of the best international hotel experiences I’ve had outside of the U.S. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming—some of the best service I’ve experienced ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Hotel Finlandia
Hotel Finlandia
3.5 out of 5
Finlandia 35-129 & Suecia St., Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$145 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$145
13 July - 14 July
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"My favorite hotel in Quito"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around La Ecuatoriana

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San Roque

If you're spending some time in San Roque, Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda are top sights worth seeing.

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

Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

Centro Histórico
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

The Street of the Seven Crosses

Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
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 just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
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La Tola

While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.

La Tola
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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

La Ecuatoriana Travel Guide

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