Zaruma is a city in southern Ecuador, it is located in the province of El Oro. It is developing as a well-known destination for ecotourism. Being in the southern reaches of Ecuador, the climate is much dryer than many other transitional places in the country. This provides for sunny weather throughout much of the year. The rainy season lasts from December to April. August is the driest month. Zaruma is famous for its colonial architecture and it was candidate for World Heritage Site status. Zaruma is well-known for its beautiful women, almost as precious as the gold in its mines.

Tourist Offices
There is a tourist information office just off the Plaza de Independencia.

Sightseeing
The central park is a quaint location to relax, and from the park, all of the city is easily accessible.

Getting there
There are regular buses from Piñas and Machala

Getting around
Zaruma is small enough that you can get from any one part of the city to another on foot. Local rancheras provide service to outlying areas, such as hiking destinations and waterfalls.