Zaruma
Ecuador · Provincia de El OroEC
Town in El Oro Province, Ecuador
Zaruma, officially Villa Real de San Antonio del Cerro de Oro de Zaruma is a town in the south of Ecuador, El Oro Province. It is located in the south-east of this province, at an altitude of 1200 metres above sea level, on an inter-Andes route where the Vizcaya mountain range branches off from the Chilla mountain range. It is the seat of Zaruma Canton, one of the oldest cantons in the province.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,005
- Coordinates
- -3.691, -79.612
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 1200 m
Overview of Zaruma
Part of Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador, Zaruma is a low-key town. With 10,005 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 1,200 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and water sports. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Zaruma
Culture in Zaruma
(8)Zaruma's culture entries include Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Historical Sites and Mines. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Zaruma. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nature in Zaruma
(4)Our data lists Beaches, Forest, Gardens and Islands as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Zaruma's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Zaruma
(3)Zaruma records Sailboats, Swimming and Windsurfing under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Zaruma. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Zaruma
(1)Zaruma's nightlife entries include Clubs. All of it is drawn from Zaruma's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Zaruma
(1)For sports, expect Tennis. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Zaruma's own activity tags.
Wellness in Zaruma
(1)Our data lists Farms as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Zaruma's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Zaruma
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Provincia de El Oro first, then drive or cycle into Zaruma. The local time zone is America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Zaruma that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zaruma known for?
- Zaruma is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador with around 10,005 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Zaruma?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Historical Sites and Mines in Zaruma. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Zaruma?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Zaruma located?
- Administratively, Zaruma sits in Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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