Carcelén 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

4/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(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 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

4/5(4 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
Independence Square showing street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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
Quito Cable Car featuring a gondola

TelefériQo Base Station

5/5(6 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

Activities

Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Exciting Swing with the best view!

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

AU$101
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$170
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador

AU$217
per adult
360 Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito

AU$702
per adult
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
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Our pick of the best Carcelén Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$199 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$199
17 June - 18 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,085 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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 AU$102 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$102
4 July - 5 July
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 our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"Great stay . Only a little dusty because if my allergies"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$262 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$262
14 June - 15 June
Book a 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 our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (687 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable rooms with well appointed bathrooms. Staff is also friendly and all in all great. Love the massive pool and gym."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

JW Marriott Quito
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 AU$180 per night from 20 June to 21 June
AU$180
20 June - 21 June
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (947 reviews)
"Elegant property just minutes from the airport. Shuttle service was great and easy to arrange. Bilingual staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were nicely appointed and very clean. Great dining options. Reasonable prices. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Hilton Colon Quito
Hilton Colon Quito
4.5 out of 5
Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida 1, Quito
The price is AU$170 per night from 20 June to 21 June
AU$170
20 June - 21 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
"great location especially if you get a room with a view."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Hilton Colon Quito
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
5 out of 5
Avenida República de El Salvador N34-377, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$151 per night from 20 June to 21 June
AU$151
20 June - 21 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Me encantó este hotel . La locación es espectacular y la atención que recibí fue increíble . Me quedaría de nuevo ."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
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Other neighbourhoods around Carcelén

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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.

Kennedy
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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.

Jipijapa
Quito

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.

Iñaquito
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Financial District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Financial District
Bellavista which includes forest scenes and rainforest

Bellavista

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Bellavista
La Carolina featuring a park and a pond

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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