La Carolina Travel Guide

Quito

La Carolina featuring a park and a pond
La Carolina featuring a garden, flowers and wild flowers
La Carolina
La Carolina featuring a park
La Carolina showing flowers, bird life and a garden
Discover local flora and fauna at the botanical gardens and reptile house, join a game of Ecuadorian soccer and enjoy the sights at this central urban park.

Parque La Carolina, known as “New York’s Central Park in Quito,” is a multipurpose park in the heart of Quito’s shopping district. The park features lush green spaces with tree-lined paths and plenty of facilities for relaxation and recreation, including a botanical garden, exhibit center and sports fields. Visit this park for peaceful green scenery in the center of Quito.

Stroll along the park’s network of pathways and enjoy the sunshine with locals and other visitors. Stop by the numerous sports areas to join local Quiteños in a game, or watch a friendly competition. Bring your own equipment and play basketball, tennis or volleyball on the park’s courts. Soccer is the country’s most popular sport, and locals can often be seen playing here.

Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the wide, flat lawns, which are also ideal for flying kites. Walk to the small pond on the park’s southern side. Here, you can rent a paddleboat to enjoy views of the park from the water.

While in the park’s southern quarter, visit the Jardín Botánico de Quito (Botanical Garden of Quito), a lush garden dedicated to native plants from the Andes and Ecuadorian highlands. This immense garden also includes an orchid collection featuring more than 1,200 species, educational studies on local ecosystems and a small café.

Find the La Carolina Vivarium located to the west of the park and meet some of the country’s local snakes and lizards. Visit the nearby Ecuadorian Museum of Natural Science to learn about the country’s fascinating natural past, present and future.

Parque La Carolina is centrally located in Quito’s business district, close to several shopping malls, cafés and restaurants. The park is open daily. There's no fee to enter, but the park’s attractions have individual admission costs and opening times. The park is easily accessible via the city’s public transportation system and street parking is available for a fee.


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Top hotels in La Carolina

Hotel Finlandia

Hotel Finlandia

3.5 out of 5
Finlandia 35-129 & Suecia St., Quito, Pichincha
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Finlandia
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars

4.5 out of 5
República de El Salvador, N34-349 e Irlanda, Quito, Quito
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (849 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful hotel! Customer service was exemplary."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Wyndham Garden Quito

Wyndham Garden Quito

3.5 out of 5
Alemania E5-103 y Republica Av, Quito, Pichincha
The price is Rp1.230.375 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.230.375
Rp1.378.020 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
"Convenient to where I wanted to go and very nice. No complaints."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Wyndham Garden Quito
Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

5 out of 5
Avenida República de El Salvador N34-377, Quito, Pichincha
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The price is Rp1.276.985 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.276.985
Rp1.490.091 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Quito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Yummy breakfast
"Wonderful hotel with a delicious breakfast buffet included. We were sad we couldn’t enjoy the last morning for breakfast because we had to leave super early for our flight. Would love to stay here again in the future."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Dann Carlton Quito
La Quinta by Wyndham Quito

La Quinta by Wyndham Quito

3 out of 5
De Los Shyris Ave. N37-53 Naciones, Unidas, Quito, Pichincha
The price is Rp1.151.920 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.151.920
Rp1.291.796 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (307 reviews)
"Friendly, professional staff. Convenient location"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Quito
Sheraton Quito Hotel

Sheraton Quito Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Naciones Unidas, and Av. Republica de El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha
The price is Rp1.614.334 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.614.334
Rp1.821.022 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Quito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Very clean. Excellent personal and very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Sheraton Quito Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around La Carolina

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Financial District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Financial District. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Financial District
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Gonzalez Suarez

4/5(1 area review)

While Gonzalez Suarez isn't home to many top sights, El Jardin Mall and Foch Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gonzalez Suarez
Bellavista which includes forest scenes and rainforest

Bellavista

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.

Bellavista
Quito

Iñaquito

If you're spending time in Iñaquito, check out sights like Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Quicentro Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Iñaquito Station or Carolina Station.

Iñaquito
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Rumipamba

If you're spending some time in Rumipamba, Vulqano Park and Naciones Unidas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

Rumipamba
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(16 area reviews)

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 Mariscal

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