{"id":1227,"date":"2026-07-30T21:32:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecuadorbirdfair.org\/how-to-get-here-and-where-to-stay\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T16:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T21:40:55","slug":"how-to-get-here-and-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecuadorbirdfair.org\/en\/how-to-get-here-and-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Here and Where to Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Here<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ecuador BirdFair takes place at the Quito Botanical Garden, right in La Carolina Park. There are several ways to get there; here is our recommendation, from most to least convenient.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d0d5dd;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. By Metro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most comfortable option and the one we recommend. The closest station is La Carolina. The Garden is just a few minutes&#8217; walk away. Our partner Not Your Average American has a guide for using the Metro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notyouraverageamerican.es\/guide-quito-metro\/\">Read our guide to the Quito Metro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d0d5dd;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. By Uber or Didi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order your ride through the app instead of hailing a taxi on the street: it&#8217;s safer and you see the price before getting in. Share the Botanical Garden&#8217;s address with the driver or drop a pin on the app&#8217;s map so they know which entrance to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When leaving, walk one or two blocks before requesting your ride to avoid congestion at the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#d0d5dd;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. In your own vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking is available in La Carolina Park and nearby neighborhoods for US$1 per hour. Spaces fill up quickly, especially on weekends and sunny days, so arrive early or consider taking the Metro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9a371c5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<!-- Pega aqu\u00ed el iframe de Google Maps (Compartir &gt; Insertar un mapa) -->\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quito has options for all tastes and budgets, but the area around La Carolina Park is the most practical for the fair: it&#8217;s close to the Botanical Garden and the Metro, and has restaurants and cafes within easy reach. Choose based on how you travel: on the maps below you can see hotels and vacation rentals near the Garden.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer a hotel, there are many options near La Carolina Park. They are the best alternative if you plan to attend the Ecuador BirdFair for several consecutive days or join the morning birdwatching excursions, which depart from a meeting point in La Carolina Park, on Avenida de los Shyris.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-accent-1-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a0ce43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dotted;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><em>The accommodation maps include affiliate links from Not Your Average American. If you book through them, Not Your Average American receives a small commission, at no additional cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-790d59d3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacation Rentals<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re traveling in a group and don&#8217;t mind sharing space, an Airbnb or a vacation apartment can be an excellent option. There are many apartments available around the park, and the area has a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, plus a Megamaxi on Avenida 6 de Diciembre for grocery shopping.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-accent-1-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a0ce43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dotted;border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><em>The accommodation maps include affiliate links from Not Your Average American. If you book through them, Not Your Average American receives a small commission, at no additional cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-790d59d3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See you at the Garden!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know how to get here and where to stay. Now all that&#8217;s left is to plan your visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/ecuadorbirdfair.org\/en\/schedule\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">View the full program<\/a>. If you have questions about how to get here or where to stay, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecuadorbirdfair.org\/en\/tell-us-more\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ecuadorbirdfair.org\/contacto\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get Here The Ecuador BirdFair takes place at the Quito Botanical Garden, right in La Carolina Park. There are several ways to get there; here is our recommendation, from most to least convenient. 1. By Metro This is the most comfortable option and the one we recommend. The closest station is La Carolina. 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