La Floresta
Quito
Visit La Floresta
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: Night street food, art and drinks
Mindo Cloudforest Small Groups Fees Included
Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito
Mindo Cloud Forest Guided Private Tour (Fee Included)
La Floresta Hotel Deals
NH Collection Quito Royal
Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
ibis Quito
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JW Marriott Quito
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Other neighbourhoods around La Floresta
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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial Multicentro.
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Uio Microtheater and Centro Comercial Multicentro are top sights worth seeing.
La Paz
Though La Paz might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
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.
Guapulo
Guapulo is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sanctuary of El Guápulo and Statue of Francisco de Orellana.