Zaruma, Ecuador: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Zaruma, Ecuador? If you're planning to go to Zaruma, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Zaruma
- Important essentials for Zaruma
- Activities for Zaruma
- Zaruma in January: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in February: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in March: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in April: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in May: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in June: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in July: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in August: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in September: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in October: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in November: weather and what to pack
- Zaruma in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Zaruma, Ecuador
Based on the climate and weather in Zaruma, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important essentials for Zaruma, Ecuador
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Zaruma, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A and B. This one should be sufficient for most places, but check with your hotel.
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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For families with young children
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Zaruma. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
What to wear/what to pack for Zaruma, Ecuador by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Bug repellent
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light skirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Extra socks
February
February in Zaruma is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion
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Sandals
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Light skirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Extra socks
March
March in Zaruma is hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Bug repellent
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Extra socks
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Long and short sleeve shirts
April
If you are traveling to Zaruma in April, you will notice that it is hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Light skirts
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Extra socks
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Bug repellent
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Sandals
May
May here is hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light skirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Sunscreen lotion
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Extra socks
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sandals
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Bug repellent
June
June in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sandals
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Light skirts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Bug repellent
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Extra socks
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Sunscreen lotion
July
Traveling to Zaruma in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Extra socks
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Light skirts
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Sandals
August
If you are traveling to Zaruma in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sandals
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Light skirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Sunscreen lotion
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Extra socks
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
September
September is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also removes dangerous contaminants:
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Bug repellent
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Sunglasses
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Loose-fit shorts
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Skirts
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Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against UV rays:
October
October here is hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Bug repellent
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Light skirts
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Sandals
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Sunscreen lotion
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Extra socks
November
If you go to Zaruma in November, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Light skirts
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Extra socks
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Bug repellent
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Sunscreen lotion
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sandals
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
December
December in Zaruma is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
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Extra socks
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Sunscreen lotion
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Light skirts
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Bug repellent
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Sandals
Activities for Zaruma, Ecuador
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Zaruma.
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