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 La Tola
Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025
La Terraza
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024
Secret Garden - Hostel
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Tola
The Street of the Seven Crosses
Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
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 Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
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 Roque
If you're spending some time in San Roque, Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Quicentro Shopping
- Foch Square
- Independence Square
- Basilica of the National Vow
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- El Panecillo
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- St. Francis Catholic Church
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Calle La Ronda
- Central University of Ecuador
- Paseo San Francisco