Itchimbia Travel Guide
Quito
Visit Itchimbia
Popular places to visit
Itchimbia Park
Enjoy sweeping city views from this picturesque hilltop park and admire art exhibitions at its architecturally impressive cultural center.
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.
Top hotels in Itchimbia
Hotel David
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Fenix Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
La Rosario Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Itchimbia
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.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
