San Juan 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

Mitad de Mundo

Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours

AU$255
per adult
Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours
Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails

Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails

AU$119
per adult
Quito: Guided Street Art Tour with local cocktails
Quito Full Day Private Tour with Cable Car and Middle of the World

PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

AU$173
per adult
From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour
Exciting Swing with the best view!

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

AU$110
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch

AU$92
per adult
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
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Our pick of the best San Juan Hotel Deals

Wyndham Quito Airport
Wyndham Quito Airport
4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$224 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (2,039 reviews)
"We had a very early departure from the Quito airport, and the Wyndham location saved us so much time (and sleep!) the morning of our flight. The staff was very friendly, and the shuttle ran right on time as expected. Highly recommend staying here if you have an early flight from Quito!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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$175 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (910 reviews)
"It was nice."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
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$103 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (197 reviews)
"Estuvo muy bien tal vez podrían ampliar la parte del desayuno porque hubo mucha gente y no se podía transitar por la parte donde estaba la comida"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 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$267 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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! (680 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

JW Marriott Quito
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador, N34-349 e Irlanda, Quito, Quito
The price is AU$151 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (810 reviews)
Great place!
"Wonderful Hotel. Extremely nice and almost fancy. Front desk was super helpful too and helped us lineup shuttles and tours. Room was very clean and had everything we needed. Great location too that was close to lots of restaurants. We'd definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
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$139 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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! (999 reviews)
"The staff were amazing. Everyone went about and beyond. Hotel security 24/7. Restaurants were very good with many dining options. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
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Other neighbourhoods around San Juan

La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

The Street of the Seven Crosses

Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Carondelet Palace or Independence Square while you're exploring.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
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El Belén

If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like National Assembly of Ecuador or Ecuador Central Bank Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

El Belén
Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

Centro Histórico
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

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 Mariscal
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La Tola

While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and San Blas Square.

La Tola

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