Carretas Travel Guide
Quito
Visit Carretas
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.
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.
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.
TelefériQo Base Station
Hit the slopes at TelefériQo Base Station during your trip to Quito. 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.
Top hotels in Carretas
Wyndham Quito Airport
"good location, i used to connect flights"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
"The hotel staff were very friendly and had an excellent attitude toward guests. My spouse and I stayed for seven nights, but it felt very short. We would stay here again if we have the chance. The ribeye steak at Opera Restaurant was delicious enough that I would want to recommend it to others."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
"Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was helpful with storing my luggage and securing a taxi. Location of the hotel was great as well."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
"It's a beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
"Very good service"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Carretas
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
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.
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.
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.
