Colón Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mitad del Mundo Monument showing a monument, a square or plaza and a garden

Monument to the Equator

Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.

Monument to the Equator
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Foch Square
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

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.

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

Independence Square

The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.

Independence Square

Activities

Quilotoa Lagoon

Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE

AU$92
per adult
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

AU$23
per adult
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Otavalo Shopping

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

AU$102
per adult
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
The Quiteño tour enjoys history and flavors of Quito

Explore the historic center of Quito

AU$84
per adult
Explore the historic center of Quito
Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour Small Group

Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour

AU$75
per adult
Full-Day Mindo Magical Town Tour
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour

From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour

AU$99
per adult
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
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Our pick of the best Colón Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. Orellana E6-54, y Calle Reina Victoria, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$117 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$117
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"Mi experiencia fue muy grata! Ls atención siempre fue super personalizada. Me gustó mucho el servicio de taxis, los desayunos y la habitación en general"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Quito by IHG
Eugenia Hotel

Eugenia Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Diego de Almagro 1245 y Orellana, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$115 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$115
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Multicentro and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
3 star hotel.
"Pretty hotel decor. Staff polite. Room comfortable .Breakfast was ok, as you were served. On Sunday it was much better as it was a self service buffet with a lot more choice. Lack of information at check in. I had to ask for breakfast timing, and the staff gave me different timings to that which ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Eugenia Hotel
Travellers Inn

Travellers Inn

3 out of 5
La Pinta E 4-435 y Av. Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uio Microtheater and Foch Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
"Nice old house with lots of character. In room 104 the bathroom door is short, and as a tall person, I hit my head a few times. The staff is very helpful. The night guy and cleaning lady don't speak English so it's a good opportunity to practice your Spanish. When I stayed there, I didn't see many ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

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Travellers Inn
Vieja Cuba Hotel

Vieja Cuba Hotel

3 out of 5
La Nina N26-202 & Av. Diego de Almagro, Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Atahualpa Olympic Stadium and Centro Comercial ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
"We love the old style character of the rooms. This is our third time at the hotel and we love it,"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

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Vieja Cuba Hotel
Dakani Hotel Boutique

Dakani Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
Av. Juan León Mera N23-83 y Wilson, 0984665151, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$76 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$76
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Foch Square and Cuyabeno Lodge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Hidden Gem
"Overall was pleased with this hotel as a solo female traveler. Feels like a hidden gem for a good price. The staff were friendly, my room was clean and serviced when needed, and the breakfast is amazing! There is a deli style cafe right next door that offers plenty of options for a meal, coffee, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Dakani Hotel Boutique
Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$211 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$211
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,138 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Colón

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La Paz

Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.

La Paz
Foch Square which includes dining out, modern architecture and café scenes

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

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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Gonzalez Suarez

4/5(1 area review)

While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gonzalez Suarez
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La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.

La Floresta
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La Colina

While La Colina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Jardin Mall and Sanctuary of El Guápulo.

La Colina
La Carolina featuring a pond and a garden

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.

La Carolina

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