Union Y Progreso 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

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

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

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

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
Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.

Independence Square

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

AU$8
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package
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$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

AU$244
per adult
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$167
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

AU$389
per adult
360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
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Our pick of the best Union Y Progreso 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$224 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$224
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (2,142 reviews)
"The property is modern and well designed. The staff is professional and kind. Our bags were out of our cab and on a porter’s cart before we got out of the car. The free breakfast is unbelievable, with a lot of tradition Ecuadorian meals such as ceviche, yucca bread and many other dishes. They also ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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$126 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$126
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Everything was good."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 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$77 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$77
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (488 reviews)
"Very clean and professional."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

ibis Quito
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$269 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$269
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (697 reviews)
"Five star all the way!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

JW Marriott Quito
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
La Ronda, Calle Morales OE1- 160, Quito
The price is AU$200 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$200
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Nice, cozy hotel, and attentive staff.
"Large, comfortable rooms, nicely decorated. Very good restaurant on site. Excellent breakfast. Located on a popular street in Quito. The staff is very attentive. Hugo, the hotel’s security guard, was especially helpful. We highly recommend and will definitely return to this hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
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! (858 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Union Y Progreso

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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 showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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
La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

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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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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El Belén

If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like House of Ecuadorian Culture or National Assembly of Ecuador and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

El Belén
Foch Square which includes dining out, modern architecture and café scenes

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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