Quitumbe 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.
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
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
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
Top hotels in Quitumbe
Wyndham Quito Airport
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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
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
ibis Quito
"Good experience nice room excelent location"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Quitumbe
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.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
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.
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.
Itchimbia
While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
