Financial District Travel Guide
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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
3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle
Ecuador & Mindo Bird Photography Tours with Richard Hernandez
5 Days Embark on an Epic Amazonian Adventure from Quito, Ecuador
Andes and Amazon together live it with us.
2 Full Days Amazon: Explore Ecuador’s Rainforest from Quito
Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake - Cultural Experience 2-Day Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Financial District
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.
Iñaquito
While you're in Iñaquito, take in top sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium and jump on the metro at Iñaquito Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 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.