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La Mariscal
The Mariscal Sucre neighborhood in Quito, or "Gringolandia" as it has become to be 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 roads Juan Leon Mera and Reina Victoria. Most of Quito's budget hostels are located here, as well as every tourist service you could possibly want.
For the tech-savvy travelers, Mariscal has many Internet cafés offering speedy connections and Skype. The neighborhood also offers other basic services like banks, laundromats and mini-marts. In Mariscal you will also find one of Quito's best bookstores, LibriMundi.
Most Quito travel agencies have their offices in Mariscal, so it's a good place to find a tour, whether you're looking for an international or domestic flight from Quito, a Galápagos cruise, an Amazon lodge stay or an Andean hiking adventure. Quality and prices vary a lot, so be sure to shop around before making any final decision.
Other neighborhoods in Quito: Cumbayá, Near Quito, Mitad del Mundo, Checa, Plaza Foch, Guápulo, San Marcos, Pululahua Volcanic Crater, Calderón and Northern Quito - the "New Town".
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Things to do in La Mariscal
Parque El Ejido
On the southern edge of the new town, the big, grassy Parque El Ejido is fairly empty on weekdays, but fills up at weekends with whole extended families and their lunches—although with the scores
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Casa De La Cultura
Other than the impressive museum it holds, the Casa de la Cultura has a cinema, various theaters, the Eugenio Espejo national library, a few auditoriums, and a grassy field that usually is a ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Mercado Artesanal de La Mariscal
Mercado Artesanal is a small and bustling market full of artisan handiwork, which is located on Reina Victoria (on the edge of La Mariscal) and close to Parque El Ejido. The market is home to ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Museo Nacional
If you only visit one museum in Ecuador, make it this one. Even if you\'re not an avid museum visitor, it\'s easy to spend an hour or two getting lost in the maze of exhibits, from ancient artifacts ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Club
The best Night Club in Ecuador, GABBIA LIVE DISCO is Located in the city of Cuenca. in the heart of South
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Net Flanders
Named after a character from The Simpsons, this internet cafe attracts trendy expats by blasting hip music and equipping each computer with a speedy connection, flat-screen monitor and web cam. ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Lift Gym Spa + Club
Open since late 2008, foreign-owned Lift Gym Spa + Club has good facilities and service, and an excellent location in the Mariscal. The main floor is crowded with free weights and machines, and ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Rocódromo
The impressive Rocódromo climbing complex (Complejo de Escalada Ciudad de Quito) is near the southeast edge of the Mariscal, across from Coliseo Rumiñahui. The main 25-meter-high (82-ft) blue ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
Ritmo Tropical
Ritmo Tropical offers the best salsa classes in Quito. For the last 19 years, the school has offered classes in salsa, merengue and other Latin styles. The staff is highly trained and it is ...La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador
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