La Colon 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 La Colon
Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Check in super easy, staff very nice. Room is nice and clean as well. (Minor things I don’t like personal preference :I don’t like rain showers cause I don’t like to get my very long hair wet and the head is so high you can’t adjust it. The doors are paper thin so you do hear what is going on in ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Vieja Cuba Hotel
This hotel is a gem. Beautifully appointed throughout and the service is great. Breakfast is wonderful. Nicole made us feel at home and was always ready with help or advice. I we ever came back to Quito, we wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Dakani Hotel Boutique
Overall was pleased with this hotel as a solo female traveler. Feels like a hidden gem for a good price. The staff were friendly, my room was clean and serviced when needed, and the breakfast is amazing! There is a deli style cafe right next door that offers plenty of options for a meal, coffee, ...
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025
Travellers Inn
staff very friendly
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
The friendly, kind staff were wonderful!!!! We are traveling from Canada and EVERYONE made us feel comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The staff is very friendly and hopefully. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Great variety and very tasty food. They even have a detox fruit juice bar. It is located close to the airport and has free shuttles. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Colon
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.
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.
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 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.
La Carolina
Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.
La Colon Travel Guide
- 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
