San Juan 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.

Basilica of the National Vow
Visit Quito’s stunning basilica with a magnificent neo-Gothic exterior, vast sanctuary and twin bell towers that can be seen from around the city.
Activities

Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails

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

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

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Hotel Finlandia
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan

Quito Historic Center
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.

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.

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.

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.

San Roque
If you're spending some time in San Roque, Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda are top sights worth seeing.

La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.