Zarzal, the Sweet Land of Colombia
Zarzal: This municipality is located in the northern part of the department of Valle del Cauca. It stands out for its strong commercial drive, being one of the municipalities with a large number of stores selling essential goods, which serve to supply neighboring towns. However, its economy is based on sugarcane cultivation, and it is home to the Riopaila Castilla sugar mill and the Colombina S.A. candy factory.
Other names
Tierra que endulza Colombia y tierra dulce de Colombia (The Land that Sweetens Colombia and Sweet Land of Colombia)
MottoPaz y Progreso (Peace and Progress)
Demonym: Zarzaleño/a (person from Zarzal) Gallery of Zarzal, the Sweet Land of Colombia
Population47,062 inhabitants
Altitude916 m above sea level
Tourism in Zarzal, the Sweet Land of Colombia
4 ways to explore the city. Open each category for details.
Ecotourism
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Leña Verde, la loma de La Cruz, paseo la Paila-Sevilla, vial Zarzal - la Paila, Cartódromo Internacional
Lakes
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El lago de Pesca Deportiva El Placer, el club de tiro, caza y pesca Los Guaros
Parks
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Parque Recreacional Cumba, Bosque de Caracolíes
Hills
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El Cerro Caré. Rivers
Fairs and festivals of Zarzal, the Sweet Land of Colombia
The cultural calendar that moves the city
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Dulces Fiestas de La Paila en mayo
A parade of floats, artists, and musicians of every genre; this celebration takes place in May, and people of all kinds can enjoy these festivities
El Encuentro de Coros en noviembre
This festival consists of musical gatherings where choirs from various institutions or musical groups specializing in this type of music perform
