Carretas 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
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Our pick of the best Carretas Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Good restaurant and large clean room
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
The hotel has a great location and close to lots of amenities, restaurants, parks and mall. Easy to get to other locations in Quito. The staff is super helpful and always ready to help. Our housekeeper person was always attentive and the room was serviced whenever we went outside. The front desk ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Excelente todo!!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
This is the best Holiday Inn! The staff are helpful and accommodating, it’s clean and very comfortable. We always stay here when we’re passing through Quito.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
ibis Quito
Excellent services
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Excellent location and value. One of my favorites in Quito.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carretas
Carcelén
While Carcelén may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Centro Cultural El Triangulo.
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.
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.
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