Miraflores
Quito
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Popular places to visit
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.
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying 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.
Independence Square
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Things to do
Full-Day Authentic Local Market Teleférico Quito Historic Center
Cable Car Quito & Volcano Pichincha Trekking – Full Day Tour
Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito
City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World
Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Miraflores
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Palacio de Gobierno or Centro de Arte Contemporaneo.
Mariana de Jesus
Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Jardin Mall and Foch Square.
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.
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
Colón
While visiting Colón, you might make a stop by sights like Uio Microtheater and Mindalae Museum.
The Street of the Seven Crosses
Shopping, churches and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.