La Colmena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Browse intriguing museums, learn about the planets and snap a selfie with one foot in either hemisphere in this unique monument, which marks the Earth’s equatorial line.
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
This picturesque square, featuring flowerbeds and fountains, is surrounded by colonial architecture, street vendors and monuments to its long history.
Activities
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Transport to Middle of the World plaza and Intiñan Museum
Private Tour Mitad del Mundo & Pululahua's Crater Hike
Our pick of the best La Colmena Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
ibis Quito
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
JW Marriott Quito
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Colmena
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 travellers 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.
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.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.
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.
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 of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.
