La Colmena Travel Guide
Quito
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Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Learn about the local history of San Antonio de Pichincha with a stop at Monument to the Equator. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
During your visit to Quito, you can search for that perfect souvenir at La Mariscal Craft Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Foch Square
You can learn about the history of Quito with a trip to Foch Square. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Learn about the local history of Quito when you take a trip to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Basilica of the National Vow
You can learn about the history of Quito with a stop at Basilica of the National Vow. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in La Colmena
Hotel Tanta Wasi
"Muy bonito muy bueno todos"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Wyndham Quito Airport
"Another guest tried to enter my room at 2:30 am. The staff assigned him to the same room i was in. If I hadn’t locked the room with the security handle available, the regular lock of theroom wouldn’t have worked and the guest would have found me in bed and i, god knows , with a heart attack. This ..."
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
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.
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.
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.
