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.

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.

Independence Square
This picturesque square, featuring flowerbeds and fountains, is surrounded by colonial architecture, street vendors and monuments to its long history.
Activities

City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

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Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
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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.

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.

Mariana de Jesus
Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa De la Musica and El Jardin Mall.

El Belén
If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like National Assembly of Ecuador or House of Ecuadorian Culture and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.