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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Quito: 2-Day Tour to Baños with Cotopaxi & Quilotoa
360° Day Tour Jungle Tour Expedition Amazonia Ecuador
Daily Departures: Cotopaxi Volcano Shared Small-Groups Day Tour
Quilotoa Lake and Baños 2-Day Private Tour
From Quito: Las Lajas Sanctuary Full-Day Tour & Hotel Pickup
Our pick of the best Financial District Hotel Deals
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
GO Quito Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Suite Metropoli Bristol
Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2024
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
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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
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.
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.
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.