Financial District Travel Guide
Quito
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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.
St. Francis Catholic Church
This church and monastery complex is as old as the city itself and features stunning 16th-century architecture, a converted catacomb and 3,500 artworks.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Quito: Middle of the World, Intiñan Museum, Cable Car, Craft Market
Top hotels in Financial District
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
"Property is about 25 minutes by cab from the airport. You can get a cab from the stand in front of the airport - flat fee - ask before you get in the cab. It's in a nice part of Quito with restaurants and services nearby. Breakfast included was good. Even though it was Saturday night, it was quiet ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
GO Quito Hotel
Wyndham Quito Airport
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
"Very nice hotel, close to the airport, the dining room food was great. I would certainly stay there again. It is really only 10 minutes from the airport."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
JW Marriott Quito
"Muy buen hotel, excelente todo"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Quito Airport
"This was a beautiful and clean room right at the airport making our 6am flight a breeze."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Financial District
Iñaquito
If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park or Atahualpa Olympic Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.
Bellavista
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park or Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Iñaquito Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.
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 Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.
