Colón Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Browse intriguing museums, learn about the planets and snap a selfie with one foot in either hemisphere in this unique monument, which marks the Earth’s equatorial line.
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.
Basilica of the National Vow
Visit Quito’s stunning basilica with a magnificent neo-Gothic exterior, vast sanctuary and twin bell towers that can be seen from around the city.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Admire an exciting combination of architectural styles, explore gilded chambers and appreciate stunning paintings in one of the South America’s oldest churches.
TelefériQo
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.
Activities
Shared tour of the historic center of Quito in small groups
Quito City Tour: Old Town, Middle of the World, and Teleférico
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Other neighbourhoods around Colón
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trude Sojka Cultural House and Weilbauer Museum.
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 Parque La Carolina.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Statue of Francisco de Orellana and Sanctuary of El Guápulo.