Carretas Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
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
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Things to do
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
Top hotels in Carretas
Wyndham Quito Airport
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Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The staff is very friendly and hopefully. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Great variety and very tasty food. They even have a detox fruit juice bar. It is located close to the airport and has free shuttles. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Staff was very welcoming and had the best experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
ibis Quito
La habitación súper limpia h la atención excelente
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Quito
I stayed for a few days on business and this was a grand stay. If you’re looking for a place that has a cast amount of dinner option and where you can get your shopping done. This is it. It is classy and staff is ready to jump in and help you. It’s the perfect place for high end business travelers. ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
NH Collection Quito Royal
Cleaning of room.good
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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.
