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Popular places to visit

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

Monument to the Equator

4/5(7 reviews)

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina featuring wild flowers, flowers and a park

Parque La Carolina

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Parque La Carolina, a lovely green space in Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
Foch Square showing a square or plaza and street scenes

Foch Square

4/5(8 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 Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring street scenes, interior views and markets

La Mariscal Craft Market

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Independence Square

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.

Independence Square

Things to do

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

PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World

HK$513
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

HK$458
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito

Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito

HK$614
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito
Quito-Mitad del Mundo:Monumento,MuseodelSol,Cráter Pululahua

Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter

HK$350
Per adult
Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

HK$1,080
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions

HK$661
Per adult
Baños Tour, Private and Shared with Access to Attractions
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Top hotels in Carretas

Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is HK$1,053 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
HK$1,053
HK$1,192 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,833 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is HK$670 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
HK$670
HK$748 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (764 reviews)
"Was only overnight and took flight early the next day. My impression was that the hotel was clean and staff were attentive."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is HK$1,185 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
HK$1,185
HK$1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (639 reviews)
"Property and staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024

JW Marriott Quito
Sheraton Quito Hotel
Sheraton Quito Hotel
5 out of 5
Av. Naciones Unidas, and Av. Republica de El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha
The price is HK$688 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
HK$688
HK$778 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"Stayed just one night on my return from the Galapagos enroute to the USA"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Sheraton Quito 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
The price is HK$517 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
HK$517
HK$625 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (737 reviews)
"Very nice hotel , located in the financial district in Quito. Very close to everything, and a few minutes away from metro station to connect to centro histórico ."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2024

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Calle 24 de Septiembre S2-389, Conector Alpachaca, Tababela, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,167 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
HK$1,167
HK$1,305 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (773 reviews)
"Great hotel, great room!!!"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Eb hotel By Eurobuilding Quito Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Carretas

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Carcelén

While Carcelén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Rumicucho Ruins.

Carcelén
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Kennedy

While there might not be top attractions in Kennedy, you can explore the larger area and discover places like RioCentro Shopping and Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado.

Kennedy
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La Concepción

Though La Concepción may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like RioCentro Shopping and Naciones Unidas Boulevard.

La Concepción
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Financial District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Financial District
Bellavista which includes forest scenes and rainforest

Bellavista

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Bellavista
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Rumipamba

If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Casa De la Musica and Naciones Unidas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

Rumipamba

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