San Juan 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.
Things to do
Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails
Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Top hotels in San Juan
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
La Casona de la Ronda Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Roque
If you're spending some time in San Roque, Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda are top sights worth seeing.
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.