La Colmena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Colmena
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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Small-Group Quito Legends & Culture Tour
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
From Quito: Cable Car, Intiñan Museum, & Colonial Town Tour
Our pick of the best La Colmena Hotel Deals
Hotel Tanta Wasi
Muy bonito muy bueno todos
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
Great location! Dinner buffet is overpriced. No fridge
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
I’m recommended for everybody this hotel the breakfast very rich room, clean, classy elegant like five stars stuff very frenzy. God bless Ekwador. See you soon.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Quito
Did not used it
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Very nice hotel. Clean and new
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Everything was great personal very warming
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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 Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and San Blas Square.
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 National Assembly of Ecuador 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 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.
