Some postgraduate thesis and countless newspaper articles have been written around the traditional La Mariscal neighborhood, located in the north center of Quito. Despite this, there is still plenty to share and talk about when it comes to the Mariscal.

With almost 102 years of existence, this characteristic piece of the Ecuadorian capital concentrates a vibrant and changing social dynamic. The strategic point of La Mariscal or the heart of the neighborhood is the Plaza Foch. It is also known as “la zona”, an appellation legitimized by Ecuadorians and strangers.