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)

Explore the great outdoors at Parque La Carolina, a lovely green space in Quito. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Parque La Carolina
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
Quito Cathedral featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
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
El Panecillo showing night scenes and a statue or sculpture

El Panecillo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the panoramic vista of Quito and see one of the city’s most iconic statues on this pleasant hilltop in the heart of the Old Town.

El Panecillo

Activities

Mitad de Mundo

Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours

AU$258
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$121
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$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

AU$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
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$726
per adult
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
Quito-Mitad del Mundo:Monumento,MuseodelSol,Cráter Pululahua

Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter

AU$81
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Quito: Mitad del Mundo, Monumento, Museodel Sol, and Cráter
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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
The price is AU$233 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,886 reviews)
"Very nice property right near the airport. The food in the hotel was exceptional. We also enjoyed the pool and spa."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$273 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$273
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Quito. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

JW Marriott Quito
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
The price is AU$194 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (824 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, close to the airport. Patrick assisted us with a tour guide of Quito."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
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$124 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Love the breakfast and the staff. Stayed about 10 nights and there were a number of loud parties. Although another room was offered I didn’t want to move. The shower leaked a lot of water across bathroom with each use even after staff came to fix it."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Hotel Dann Carlton 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 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (769 reviews)
"The employee are very friendly and they change my room without complaint that I did not like because it was close to elevators. The hotel has police at front door, very safe to walk near the hotel, nice park close by, many restaurants near the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Hotel Alpachaca
Hotel Alpachaca
3 out of 5
Conector Alpachaca 35, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$52 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$52
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tababela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (365 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Hotel Alpachaca
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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 some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Carondelet Palace or Independence Square while you're exploring.

Quito Historic Center
Quito Cable Car featuring street scenes

Miraflores

If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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

Centro Histórico

While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Calle La Ronda and Santo Domingo Church.

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 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 Floresta

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