La Tola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Stills 'n' stories
Photo by Stills 'n' stories
Photo by Chelsea Jennings
Photo by Chelsea Jennings

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument showing a monument, a square or plaza and a garden

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.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers

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.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market featuring street scenes, markets and interior views

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.

La Mariscal Craft Market
Foch Square featuring a square or plaza and street scenes

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.

Foch Square
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

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.

TelefériQo Base Station
Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

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

Independence Square

Activities

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

NZ$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Balancing the Egg

Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum

NZ$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch

NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Cotopaxi National Park Tour: Hiking and Downhill Bike All Inclusive

Discover Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Tour

NZ$126
per adult
Discover Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Tour
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

NZ$762
per adult
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
Middle of the world

Private middle of the world monument tour + Pululahua volcano

NZ$127
per adult
Private middle of the world monument tour + Pululahua volcano
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Our pick of the best La Tola Hotel Deals

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel

4 out of 5
José de Antepara E3-61 y Vicente Léon, San Blas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is NZ$243 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$243
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
10/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
"This is a fantastic property! It is a small boutique apartment hotel with lovely rooms and a very nice courtyard. Our room was 1000 ft.² with two bedrooms and a kitchen and the living area. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend this hotel it is in the heart of the old town - walking ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop

Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop

3.5 out of 5
Av. Gran Colombia N11-274 y Antonio, Elizalde, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Excellent service, nice room, fantastic breakfast
"I arrived on Sept 14 night, and the owner was very friendly. She was already waiting for my arrival. As my flight leaving for Santiago, Chile is after midnight, I was a bit nervous to ask the owner whether I could leave my luggage after check-out, she was very generous to allow me to stay late till ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Casona 1914 Quito - Gothic Cathedral View Rooftop
Secret Garden - Hostel

Secret Garden - Hostel

2 out of 5
Antepara E4 60 y Rios, Quito
Stay at this hostel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Plaza del Teatro are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"The staff were always very helpful and responsive. The hostel has a great nightlife scene, which is a lot of fun, but it can also get a bit loud at times."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Secret Garden - Hostel
La Terraza

La Terraza

3 out of 5
ANTONIO ELIZALDE Y VALPARAISO, E6-10, Quito, Pichincha
The price is NZ$47 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$47
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hostal in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Quicentro Sur Mall and Quito Observatory are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Has a nice place at top of building to observe most of the city and historic center, love it."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

La Terraza
Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is NZ$268 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$268
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,179 reviews)
Another great stay
"The hotel is clean, staff is attentive and its the closest hotel to the airport. We have status and are extremely grateful for complimentary upgrades when available. I do think there is a tiny bit of room making our stay even better by providing wash cloths since they only provide liquid soap and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is NZ$139 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$139
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around La Tola

Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

The Street of the Seven Crosses

Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
Quito showing heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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.

Centro Histórico
La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
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El Belén

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

El Belén
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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.

San Juan
Foch Square which includes dining out, modern architecture and café scenes

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

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 Mariscal

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