La Floresta Travel Guide
Quito
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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 Cloud Forest Guided Private Tour (Fee Included)
Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito
Mindo Cloudforest Small Groups Fees Included
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Top hotels in La Floresta
NH Collection Quito Royal
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Hotel Finlandia
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Floresta
La Mariscal
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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Centro Comercial Multicentro and Mindalae Museum.
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foch Square and El Jardin Mall.
Gonzalez Suarez
While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Itchimbia
While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
La Colina
While La Colina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Jardin Mall and Sanctuary of El Guápulo.