La Colmena Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.
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.
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.
Basilica of the National Vow
Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.
TelefériQo
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.
Activities
Quito City Tour: Old Town & Middle of the World
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Other neighbourhoods around La Colmena
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Centro Histórico
While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Calle La Ronda and Santo Domingo Church.
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Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
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La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Itchimbia Park and Nayon Xtreme Valley.
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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.
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El Belén
If you're spending some time in El Belén, El Ejido Park and House of Ecuadorian Culture are top sights worth seeing.
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Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.