San Roque Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Roque
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quito's Cultural Tour & Indigenous Perspectives of Old Town
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Our pick of the best San Roque Hotel Deals
Casa Gangotena
Everything was perfect. Highly recommend this hotel. Staff was very accommodating. They even delivered a boxed breakfast at 3 AM so we could be on our way to the airport. Just an amazing experience.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
good
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
ibis Quito
Excellent location and breakfast...close to Carolina park area
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
What a fabulous hotel! Very modern and luxurious! The staff was wonderful! My husband and I honeymooned in Galapagos and spent our last night in Quito on our way back to the US! The hotel was so nice I didn’t want to leave! The bar, the restaurant and the hotel are top notch! Very affordable price ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Lovely hotel, great breakfast and the gym / spa was one of the best stocked I've encountered.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Roque
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.
