La Floresta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Floresta
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Admire an exciting combination of architectural styles, explore gilded chambers and appreciate stunning paintings in one of the South America’s oldest churches.
Basilica of the National Vow
Visit Quito’s stunning basilica with a magnificent neo-Gothic exterior, vast sanctuary and twin bell towers that can be seen from around the city.
Activities
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Our pick of the best La Floresta Hotel Deals
NH Collection Quito Royal
"The breakfast was excellent loved it"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Wyndham Quito Airport
"It was ok"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
"good"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
ibis Quito
"Excellent location and breakfast...close to Carolina park area"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
"Convenient location if you are laying over for a day before heading to or from the galapagos. We chose this rather than downtown Quito so we could easily and without stress get to the airport early in the morning. The property felt new and very modernized. The food was good, easy to get a guide to ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
JW Marriott Quito
"Lovely hotel, great breakfast and the gym / spa was one of the best stocked I've encountered."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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.
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 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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Mindalae Museum and Uio Microtheater.
La Colon
If you're spending some time in La Colon, Mindalae Museum and Uio Microtheater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
