Carcelén Travel Guide
Tourist 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.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

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

Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Our pick of the best Carcelén Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport
"Clean, well laid out and appropriate number of toilets."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
"Good location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

ibis Quito
"Great breakfast, clean room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
"Very clean and easy to use, very comfortable stay"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

JW Marriott Quito
"Ok"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Quito Airport
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carcelén

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.

Rumipamba
If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Casa De la Musica and Naciones Unidas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

