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Parque La Carolina, Quito

4.5

#1 of 11 in Parks in Quito

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Whether you’re looking to sit back and people-watch, go for a jog, or join a game of soccer, Parque La Carolina offers a place to take a break from the city’s busy streets. The large park in the center of the business district is one of the most popular outdoor areas of the city for visitors of all ages. Inside the park you can find a great selection of amenities and things to do, from visiting the botanical garden and the vivarium that houses reptiles and amphibians to seeing the cross placed in the spot where Pope John Paul II held a mass in 1985. The park tends to be especially busy on weekends, with various art performances and families soaking up the outdoors. Entrance to the park is free, but some of its attractions require an admission fee. Make Parque La Carolina part of your personalized Quito itinerary using our Quito holiday planner.

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4.6

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4.8

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Witold S

Good to go with children - educative. Some nice birds. An hour of relax in the city center - to specially recommended, but if tired with churches ... more »
Javier D

Orquídeas, bonsai y un sinnúmero de otras especies. Hay disfraces para los más audaces. Orchids, bonsai and an endless number of other species. There are some costumes for the bold. more »
mariaineslara

Tremendamente interesante fue recorrer el Jardín botánico del Parque La Carolina sobre todo, por la gran variedad de orquideas que posee. Muy bien cuidado, y organiazado, entregan, a la entrada, una g... more »

Extremely interesting it was touring the Carolina Park Botanical Garden primarily, by the great variety of orchids that possesses. Well care, and organiazado, delivered, at the entrance, a guide to navigate it.

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Michael Gavilánez

It's really good right now. The streets across the park were fixed and they are so comfortable. Hiking trail is so soft, so you don't get your feet hurt while running or walking. There are a lot of natural zones where you can take really good pictures. In addition, these place is close to around 4 mall centers, so you can end your experience by going to the cinema or getting a special ice cream with different flavours, included high quality ecuadorian chocolate.

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Paul E. Drecksler

I love this park and exercise here daily. My second favorite park in Quito after Itchimbia, although Carolina is much more accessible.

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Francis Peña

It's a beautiful place where you can run, walk, bike and enjoy with your family. You can also eat some typical ecuadorian food in this park.

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Illiana Mai

Huge park where everyone comes during the weekend. So fun to just hang out.

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Genevieve Abraham

Great running path, recently remodeled soccer and tennis courts, little kid playgrounds, remodeled lake w paddle boats, and an amazing botanical garden

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