La Magdalena Travel Guide

Quito

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park

Monument to the Equator

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina featuring a garden, flowers and wild flowers

Parque La Carolina

5/5(1 review)

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.

Parque La Carolina
La Mariscal Craft Market which includes interior views, street scenes and markets

La Mariscal Craft Market

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

La Mariscal Craft Market
Foch Square featuring street scenes and a square or plaza

Foch Square

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Foch Square
Quito Cable Car which includes a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

TelefériQo Base Station
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Independence Square

Things to do

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa

฿5,161
per adult
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
Exciting Swing with the best view!

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

฿2,110
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

฿1,882
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

฿3,538
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

฿8,244
per adult
360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
Cotopaxi National Park Tour: Hiking and Downhill Bike All Inclusive

Discover Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Tour

฿2,418
per adult
Discover Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Tour
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Top hotels in La Magdalena

Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,433 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,433
฿4,966 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,144 reviews)
"El servicio excelente. El personal todos muy atentos y amables."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is ฿2,722 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,722
฿2,771 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Super clean property, comfortable rooms, great location, good value, convenient location for airport travelers."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito

ibis Quito

3 out of 5
Avenida Diego De Almagro E8 19, Y Bello Horizonte, Quito
The price is ฿1,620 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿1,620
฿1,620 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Very clean and professional."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

ibis Quito
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is ฿5,023 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,023
฿5,614 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
"Five star all the way!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

JW Marriott Quito
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador, N34-349 e Irlanda, Quito, Quito
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (859 reviews)
"Enjoyed this hotel very much. The staff was great and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great. Would definitely recommend staying here!! Thank you😊"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park

3 out of 5
Catalina Aldaz St. N34 267, Quito
The price is ฿2,341 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,341
฿2,341 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"Great location and walkable to shopping, dining and exercising"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
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Other neighbourhoods around La Magdalena

Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

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.

Centro Histórico
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San Roque

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

San Roque
La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Quito Historic Center

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Quito Historic Center
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San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan
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El Belén

If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like House of Ecuadorian Culture or National Assembly of Ecuador and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

El Belén
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(16 area reviews)

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.

La Mariscal

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