24 de Mayo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 24 de Mayo
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
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Our pick of the best 24 de Mayo Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hotel Finlandia
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Hilton Colon Quito
Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 24 de Mayo
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.
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.
Bellavista
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.
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.
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 El Jardin Mall.
La Colina
While La Colina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Jardin Mall and Sanctuary of El Guápulo.