Palermo 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
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
Our pick of the best Palermo Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
The Staff was courteous and the room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Love this hotel I feel like I’m home
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Did not used it
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Friendly service, clean room, free transportation to airport
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
Our room was quiet. The bed and pillows were very comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
I had a fantastic stay at Le Parc! This was the perfect place for visiting Ecuador’s capital. As it was my first time visiting Ecuador, I wanted to make sure my hotel was ideally situated in the city—and Le Parc was just that. Le Parc is located north of the historic center in what many locals consider ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palermo
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.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like San Blas Square and Raftecuador.
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.
Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo Base Station and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
