Carretas 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.
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.
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Things to do
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Mindo Cloud Forest Full Day Tour from Quito
Top hotels in Carretas
Wyndham Quito Airport
Very conveniently located and shuttle service, safe, well appointed, great breakfast buffet. Friendly knowledgeable staff.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
I’m recommended for everybody this hotel the breakfast very rich room, clean, classy elegant like five stars stuff very frenzy. God bless Ekwador. See you soon.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Absolutely great place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Everything was great personal very warming
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
The dinner served was terrible. No tea or coffee in the room. The refuses not plugged in. The bathroom needs an renovation
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
I got a suite and it was clean but very dated. Breakfast was outstanding.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carretas
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 Bicentenario Park.
Kennedy
While you're in Kennedy, take in top sights like Bicentenario Park and jump on the metro at El Labrador Station to see more of the city.
Jipijapa
While you're in Jipijapa, take in top sights like RioCentro Shopping and jump on the metro at Jipijapa Station to see more of the city.
Iñaquito
If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.
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.
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.
