Zaruma, officially known as Villa Real de San Antonio del Cerro de Oro de Zaruma, is a town located in the El Oro Province of southern Ecuador. Situated at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, it sits on an inter-Andes route where the Vizcaya mountain range branches off from the Chilla mountain range.
The town serves as the seat of Zaruma Canton, which is recognized as one of the oldest cantons within the province. It is positioned in the south-east region of El Oro Province.