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.
Top hotels in La Floresta
NH Collection Quito Royal
Recomendable por su ubicación limpieza atención
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
The friendly, kind staff were wonderful!!!! We are traveling from Canada and EVERYONE made us feel comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The staff is very friendly and hopefully. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Great variety and very tasty food. They even have a detox fruit juice bar. It is located close to the airport and has free shuttles. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
ibis Quito
The location of the property is ideal for tourists. Central location close to many attractions in Quito.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Staff was very welcoming and had the best experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Quito
The facility in total is exceptionally nice and inviting and open, and well laid out, the list goes on and on! The service by the staff is very friendly and helpful. It was the prefect place to start and end a trip to the Galapagos.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
La Floresta Travel Guide
- Abya Yala Museum
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Quicentro Shopping
- Foch Square
- Independence Square
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- El Panecillo
- Basilica of the National Vow
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- St. Francis Catholic Church
- Calle La Ronda
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Central University of Ecuador
- Paseo San Francisco
