Zaruma and its people

The city stretches without patterns, the old buildings of one, two or three floors built with wood and earth, material environment, are coupled with existing levels, thus creating harmony and distraction to the visitor. By exploring the narrow streets and steep, one known to its inhabitants, immediately receive a different lifestyle and unhurried. The portals are spaces of social life of adolescents and adults. Traditionally any space is useful to talk and eat something between friends. This is a mountainous region located in the foothills of the Andes. A strategic point between the coast and the Sierra. The city is 1,200 meters above sea level and because of its topology, the narrow streets and steep curves recorded in the visitor stamp charm. Rescatando gift from the people of its inhabitants, its continuing quest to make the visitors feel the hospitality and generosity. Zaruma is the testimony of a canton of the Province of El Oro with very specific identity and appearance. Since the time its presence has encouraged Aboriginal an experience with cultural goods of exceptional wealth. The long process of historical and cultural Zaruma has turned its inhabitants heirs of a valuable intangible heritage which manifests itself in local festivals and religious rituals, exotic cuisine, traditions and legends you'd expect from a mining town.

In Zaruma you can enjoy of " el cafecito Zarumeño" this is a coffee very especial and the best coffee of the Ecuador, this is regarded by many as the quintessential gourmet coffee.

Also you can enjoy in the morning of the famous an traditional breakfast known as "El tigrillo"

Moreover you should visit the central church, because this is an architectural beauty.

if you visit Zaruma will have the best vacation of their lives!!!!
Zaruma's Gallery