Colón Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
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.
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.
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.
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.
Independence Square
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.
Top hotels in Colón
Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Vieja Cuba Hotel
Dakani Hotel Boutique
Travellers Inn
Eugenia Hotel
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Colón
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial Multicentro are top sights worth seeing.
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
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.
Mariana de Jesus
Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Jardin Mall and Foch Square.
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.
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Quicentro Shopping
- Foch Square
- Independence Square
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- El Panecillo
- Basilica of the National Vow
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- St. Francis Catholic Church
- Calle La Ronda
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Central University of Ecuador
- Paseo San Francisco
- Church of the Society of Jesus