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and Suiza) and
La Rustica
(República del Salvador and Moscú) which serves seriously
rave-worthy Italian dinners. El Jardín Mall houses Japanese restaurant
Noe
on its top floor
where you can enjoy authentic seafood, noodle and meat dishes while gazing at the view.
Nayón
Located on a hill in the city's northeast corner, Nayón is recognized as the '
Jardín de
Quito
' or 'Quito's Garden' for its long history of ornamental and medicinal plant produc-
tion. The streets are lined with flower shops, gardens and greenhouses where the rest of
Quito gets its flowers from. If you're looking for a relaxed getaway away from the city's
commotion but still be close to all the fun, it doesn't get any better than Nayón.
To purchase a bouquet or just stroll through some lovely gardens, head to the experts at
Los Laberintos
(Isidro Ayora and Mariano Cruz) who grow and design their own stunning
arrangements and landscape gardens throughout Quito and its suburbs. If you've worked
up an appetite, head over to
La Casa de la Loma
(Las Palmas and Nuestra Señora de
Santa Ana street) which is hidden on a quiet, green corner of Nayón (itself the quiet green
corner of Quito). They serve traditional dishes along with pizzas in a casual but refined at-
mosphere, complete with a patio and backyard for the kids.
To get your fill of adventure without leaving the city, two adventure-themed parks are sta-
tioned centrally in Nayón:
Nayón Xtreme Valley
(Paltapamba S2-72) and
Canopy Huer-
with the country's longest and some of its highest. Canopy Huertayacu's main draws are
its outside pool, fishing pools and sporting fields whereas Nayón Xtreme Valley offers ad-
venture birthday parties for kids - but both have nature trail networks worth a walk.
Sightseeing, Activities & Attractions
TelefériQo
Occidental avenue near La Gasca avenue
The TelefériQo is a cable car that takes you from the edge of Quito to an outlook point on
Pichincha Volcano called Cruz Loma, located at 13,000 feet (4,050 m). At about 10
minutes, the ride delivers the best 360° views of Quito; just make sure to acclimatize in
