Rancho Bajo Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
El Panecillo
Admire an iconic statue and see panoramic views of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes from this green hilltop in the heart of the city’s Old Town.
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.
Things to do
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line
Top hotels in Rancho Bajo
Wyndham Quito Airport
This is a perfect hotel to stay over a night after a late flight or before an early one. Clean, modern rooms, great staff, and good food.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Quick check-in, great location, close to many things in the business district
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Quito
The stay was excellent.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The location is convenient with the shuttle service. Rooms are great and clean.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
ibis Quito
Me hubiera gustado que haya Room Service (servicio de la habitación), tuve que esperar como unos cinco minutos en la entrada para hacer el checking porque llegué me imagino una hora Pico y se demoraron un poquito en atenderme para darme la llave, etc. pero todo muy bien si me volvería a quedar la ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Bajo
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 Rumicucho Ruins.
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.
Rumipamba
If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Rumipamba Archaeological Park are top sights worth seeing.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina 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.
