Rancho Bajo
Quito
Visit Rancho Bajo
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.
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
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
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Top hotels in Rancho Bajo
Wyndham Quito Airport
Habitaciones limpias, personal muy amable.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Hotel location is very convenient, close to everything, restaurants, metro station, and most of all safe location. Staff members are helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Super clean room, excellent staff, lots of little extras like coconut ice cream cones in the lobby one afternoon.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
clean room and excellent staff service
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Swissotel Quito
Room was very clean. King bed was very firm, almost too firm. Suggestions for a better breakfast - cook scrambled eggs a little longer and add more potatoes like hash brown or whole potatoes smashedr. Add more potato food itmes, like fr
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Bajo
Carcelén
While Carcelén might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Rumicucho Ruins.
Kennedy
While you're in Kennedy, take in top sights like Bicentenario Park and jump on the metro at El Labrador Station to see more of the city.
Jipijapa
While you're in Jipijapa, take in top sights like RioCentro Shopping and jump on the metro at Jipijapa Station to see more of the city.
Rumipamba
While visiting Rumipamba, you might make a stop by sights like Naciones Unidas Boulevard and Vulqano Park.
Batán Grande
While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.
Iñaquito
If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.
