Miraflores Bajo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Miraflores Bajo
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.
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
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.
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.
Activities
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
Quilotoa, Culture and Hiking from Quito !!!! ALL DAYS !!! BY ECUADORTREASURE
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Full Day Hike and Bike Experience Cotopaxi Volcano with Lunch
Our pick of the best Miraflores Bajo Hotel Deals
Wyndham Quito Airport
"Clean, well laid out and appropriate number of toilets."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Quito La Carolina Park
"El termostato estaba anclado en 19 C y hacia mucho frio. La salida del parqueo habia que esperar que te abrieran la puerta y a veces te dejaban esperando tras las puertas. El desayuno estaba fresco y variado"
Reviewed on 19 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
"Hotel was great BUT the price charged at checkout is higher than Expedia said it would be"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Quito Airport
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Miraflores Bajo
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.
Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo Base Station and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Mindalae Museum and Uio Microtheater.
Mariana de Jesus
Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa De la Musica and El Jardin Mall.
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.
