Zhucay – Suya Chocolate Route
Key information for planning your tourist visit.
Duration
1 day
Travel time
4 hours
Route distance
34.5 km
Highest point
182 m
Temperature
Not specified
Difficulty
Baja
Activities
Cacao farm
Spas
Experiential fishing
Traditional medicine
Nurseries
Services
Gastronomy
Parking
Why live this experience?
In the Zhucay sector of the San Antonio de Paguancay parish lies the largest cacao cultivation area in the province of Cañar. The route allows visitors to learn about associations dedicated to chocolate processing and experience firsthand visits to farms and nurseries, observing and participating in cacao planting, harvesting, and processing. Furthermore, in Zhucay, visitors can explore natural swimming areas and the La Chacana venue, which offers traditional medicine, massages, and experiential fishing, integrating agro-tourism, wellness, and local culture.
