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
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Discover Cotopaxi: All Inclusive Hiking Tour
Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum
Quilotoa Lagoon and Indian Markets in One Day from Quito
Relax in the Amazon for 3 Full Days All inclusive From Quito
Discover Quilotoa and Baños in a Day from Quito
Top hotels in La Tola
Old Town Quito Suites, Apartments & Boutique hotel
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
Secret Garden - Hostel
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2025
La Terraza
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Tola
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Roque
While visiting San Roque, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de San Francisco and Calle La Ronda.