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.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a lovely green space in Quito. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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
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
Wonderful experience here. This hotel is inviting comfortable and beautiful. The staff is great and the food is fantastic.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
Rude front desk staff on arrival. Put me into a mobility room when I had booked a higher level room. When asked to change it was a long discussion but in the end I was given the room I paid for. Check out is 11am. Wouldn’t consider a later check out. When I took a shower at 8:30am there was no hot ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
Great spacious room, handy airport shuttle and good range of options at the hotel restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Colon Quito
The dinner served was terrible. No tea or coffee in the room. The refuses not plugged in. The bathroom needs an renovation
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
From the beginning, the rooms were amazing. The front entrance was spotless. The breakfast was awesome. The location can’t be any better.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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.
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.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.
