La Mariscal

A quiet side street in the morning. photo by Dawn Wohlfarth

V!VA User‘s Description

The Mariscal Sucre area, or "Gringolandia" as it has become known, is the main tourist hub of Quito. It runs from Parque El Ejido in the South up to Avenida Orellana in the North, and is centered around the road Juan Leon Mera. Most of Quito's budget accommodation is located here, as well as every tourist service you could possibly want.

A five-minute walk through this area will take you past countless restaurants featuring every cuisine under the sun. It also features popular bars and clubs that stay open until dawn, as well as numerous internet cafes and other basic services like banks, laundromats and mini-marts. Here, you will also find Quito's best bookstores, LibriMundi and Confederate Books (which features books in English).

Most Quito travel agencies also have their offices here, so it's a good place to find a tour, whether you're after an international airline ticket, a week's cruise in the Galapagos or a mountain-biking trip. Quality and prices vary a lot, so shop around.

Traveler Reviews of La Mariscal

Quito Hot Spot

Rating: 75%

The place had every thing for a traveller.
Was not to bad a night as long as you stayed in a group.
And the restaurants were fair to good.

By Bill from Florida USA, Sep 01, 2007

La Mariscal

Rating: 100%

I loves the nightlife and people

By V!VA User from London, Jul 19, 2007