Plaza Foch, in the heart of the La Mariscal district known as Gringolandia, is the epicentre of Quito’s modern nightlife, a lively square ringed by bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes. Especially buzzing at weekends, its terraces and venues draw a young, international crowd for drinks, music and dancing late into the night. Energetic and cosmopolitan, it offers the liveliest and most varied nightlife in the city and is the go-to area for a big night out, a complete contrast to the traditional taverns of the colonial old town.