Colón Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.
Parque La Carolina
Explore the great outdoors at Parque La Carolina, a lovely green space in Quito. 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.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.
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.
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.
Activities
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter
Excursion Day to Papallacta Thermal Baths from Quito
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
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Other neighbourhoods around Colón
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trude Sojka Cultural House and Weilbauer Museum.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.
La Carolina
Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque La Carolina and El Jardin Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.