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
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
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
Basilica of the National Vow which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Basilica of the National Vow

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.

Basilica of the National Vow

Activities

Mitad de Mundo

Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours

AU$253
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$106
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$172
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$104
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

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$187 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (892 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
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$236 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (2,023 reviews)
"Close to the airport and only a 10 min shuttle ride away. Very comfortable room. Quiet. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Wyndham Quito Airport
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$166 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (800 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
JW Marriott Quito
JW Marriott Quito
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is AU$263 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (675 reviews)
"It was great except we should have been told the pool would be closed. We wanted some downtime by the pool after a week in the wilderness"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

JW Marriott Quito
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$105 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$105
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! (189 reviews)
"Great location, great staff."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
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$140 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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)
"Very nice property well maintained"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 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 Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito 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 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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Mariana de Jesus

Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa De la Musica and El Jardin Mall.

Mariana de Jesus

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