Carretas Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Learn about the local history of San Antonio de Pichincha with a stop at Monument to the Equator. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
During your visit to Quito, you can search for that perfect souvenir at La Mariscal Craft Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Foch Square
You can learn about the history of Quito with a trip to Foch Square. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Learn about the local history of Quito when you take a trip to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Basilica of the National Vow
You can learn about the history of Quito with a stop at Basilica of the National Vow. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Carretas
Wyndham Quito Airport
Always a great stay at this hotel. Staff is top notch.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Without doubt, this is the nicest Holiday Inn I have ever stayed in! It is elegant, clean, and quiet although it’s near the airport. Without exception, the staff were courteous and professional. The breakfast was outstanding. The room was comfortable and spotless. Excellent bed and linens. I highly ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Excellent stay in Quito at JW Marriott. Check in was very efficient and our room for three was large and nicely appointed. The spa and fitness area was one of the best I’ve used in any hotel. Breakfast buffet excellent. All in all a very nice and relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hilton Colon Quito
Amazing breakfast, very helpful staff, clean and central location.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
The stuff was amazing. They surprised my daughter with a birthday cake, just because I mentioned we were celebrating it
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
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 Bicentenario Park.
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.
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.
Carretas Travel Guide
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
- Parque La Carolina
- General Rumiñahui Coliseum
- Mindo Cloud Forest
- La Mariscal Craft Market
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- Basilica of the National Vow
- Embassy of the United States
- TelefériQo Base Station
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- El Jardin Mall
- Church of the Society of Jesus
- Plaza de San Francisco
- Central University of Ecuador
- Calle La Ronda
- Santo Domingo Church
- Government Platform for Social Development
- Pontificia Catholic University of Ecuador
