La Magdalena
Quito
Visit La Magdalena
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying 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
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Things to do
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Mindo Cloudforest and Birdwatching from Quito BY ECUADORTREASURE
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Private Tour Mitad del Mundo & Pululahua's Crater Hike
Top hotels in La Magdalena
Wyndham Quito Airport
Airport shuttle was punctual and friendly, especially appreciated after long plane flight!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Everything was ok
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Staff was very welcoming and had the best experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
ibis Quito
La habitación súper limpia h la atención excelente
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
JW Marriott Quito
I stayed for a few days on business and this was a grand stay. If you’re looking for a place that has a cast amount of dinner option and where you can get your shopping done. This is it. It is classy and staff is ready to jump in and help you. It’s the perfect place for high end business travelers. ...
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
NH Collection Quito Royal
Cleaning of room.good
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Magdalena
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.
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.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
El Belén
If you're spending time in El Belén, check out sights like House of Ecuadorian Culture or National Assembly of Ecuador and hop on the metro to see more the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while you're in town.
