La Paz Travel Guide
Tourist 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
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Other neighbourhoods around La Paz
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 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.
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 Carolina
Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like El Jardin Mall and Iñaquito Shopping Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.
Itchimbia
While visiting Itchimbia, you might make a stop by sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum and House of Ecuadorian Culture.