La Pradera Station — Quito Metro Line 1
La Pradera Station lies in north-central Quito, in a mixed area of offices, hotels and housing beside the La Pradera and González Suárez districts. It is the eleventh stop on Line 1 heading south to north.
Location and access
La Pradera Station sits in north-central Quito, around Avenida Eloy Alfaro and the La Pradera district, a mixed-use area of offices, hotels and housing. It is a convenient stop for the business district and the González Suárez neighbourhood.
Getting there: on foot from the La Pradera area and Avenida Amazonas, or by bus along Eloy Alfaro and the northern corridor routes.
Connections with other transport
- 🚌Metrobús-QNorthern corridor along Avenida América
- 🚌Regular busesRoutes along Eloy Alfaro and Amazonas
- 🚶On footLa Pradera and González Suárez districts
- 🚲BiciQPublic bike network on the northern axis
What to see nearby
Business district
Northern Quito's cluster of offices, hotels and restaurants, around Avenidas Amazonas and Eloy Alfaro.
González Suárez
A residential neighbourhood known for its restaurants and shops, with viewpoints over the Cumbayá valley.
La Carolina park
Quito's largest urban park, one stop further north.
Station services
The station has ticket offices for buying and topping up the Metro Q card, self-service machines, access gates, lifts and escalators for priority passengers, information screens with arrival times, CCTV and security staff. It is fully accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Opening hours
La Pradera Station operates every day of the year, including public holidays:
- Monday to Friday: 05:30 – 23:00
- Saturdays: 07:00 – 23:00
- Sundays and public holidays: 07:00 – 22:00
- Approximate frequency: every 5–10 minutes depending on demand (more frequent at peak times)
Customer service: 1800 METRO Q (638 767), Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Journey times and fares from La Pradera
The Quito Metro uses a flat fare: you pay the same price regardless of how far you travel on Line 1.
Approximate journey times from La Pradera to key stations:
| Destination | Stops | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| El Labrador (northern terminus) | 4 | ~10 min |
| San Francisco (Historic Centre) | 4 | ~10 min |
| Quitumbe (southern terminus) | 10 | ~24 min |
Times estimated from the full end-to-end run (34 min between termini). Check exact times at the station or in the official app.