TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS
The
province’s
scenery is
the main tourist
attraction,
from the cordillera
to the vast
plains of
Yantzatza,
the valleys
crossed by
rivers Zamora
, Yacuambi
and Nangaritza.
The town of
Zamora is
a beautifully
quaint town,
the main attraction
being the
Loma de las
Tres Cruces
(Hill of the
Three Crosses)
from where
the pretty
landscape
can be observed.
For
eco-lovers,
visit Prodocarpus
National Park
, which also
belongs to
Loja or the
Los Tayos
caves. The
mines can
also be visited.
Festivals
10
November:
commemoration
of the creation
of the province
12
th February:
Ecuadorian
Amazon Day
16
th July: Festival
of the Virgin
of Carmen
15
th August:
Festival of
the Virgin
del Cisne.
Traditional
Dishes
Most
dishes are
meat based,
repe
prepared with
green guineo
and other
ingredients.
Beverages
include chicha
de yuca ,
made with
yucca, papaya
wine.
Last
Updated 23rd
August (DLW)
