Colón 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Our pick of the best Colón Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Breakfast food was always fresh and nutritional.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Vieja Cuba Hotel
Excelente ubicación, buen precio para estancia familiar y un buen servicio por parte de las personas encargadas.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Travellers Inn
Wyndham Quito Airport
It was a great stay and very accommodating
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
A great hotel option in a nice area of Quito. Very close to restaurants and shops. Hotel room was nice, bed was comfortable and breakfast had a great selection of foods. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Words cannot describe the courtesy and love we were treated with. A world-class hotel with world-class staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Colón
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 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.
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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 Botanical Garden of Quito.
