Place
Manizales is nestled in the heart of coffee country and surrounded by forested mountains. This beautiful mountain city has a population of just over 450,000 people.
Manizales sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Its annual temperature stays near a cool 63 F. The daily average high temperature ranges from 69 F to 72 F and can dip down to the chilly mid-50s F range at night. While there is little need for air conditioning, some people may have small heaters or electric blankets in their homes to stay comfortable while they sleep. The fresh mountain breeze and almost daily rainfall keeps the air clean and minimizes pollution.
Founded in 1849, Manizales lies in the shadow of Nevado del Ruiz, the second most active volcano in Colombia. It is located in Los Nevados National Natural Park, one of Colombia’s most visited natural attractions. As a university city, residents benefit from the latest research and technology from private care providers at competitive rates. Manizales is also a destination for spa, natural health, and medical tourism services and facilities.
Manizales is a reasonably quiet, medium-sized city situated in the Colombian Andes. It’s the capital of the Caldas department and is close to Nevado del Ruiz, one of Colombia’s most active volcanoes. It’s within the coffee region and is surrounded by beautiful greenery and rolling hills. Manizales is part of the coffee region in Colombia and is actually one of the main producers of coffee in the country. As well as being known for friendly people (duh, what part of Colombia isn’t?) and coffee culture, Manizales is also a university city and an education hub.
HOW TO ARRIVE
By Plane: There is no way to fly directly into Manizales if you’re coming from an international destination. As a result, most travelers, especially those coming in from the U.S., will fly into the capital city of Bogotá, Cartagena, or Medellín, then take a domestic flight the rest of the way to reach Manizales. The city is served by La Nubia Airport, which receives regular flights via Avianca and Easyfly from Bogotá, while additional Easyfly routes connect it with Cartagena and Medellín. Another way to get Manizales it is fly directly into Pereira (Matecaña Airport) that is a city fr
By Road: The fastest way to get from Pereira (airport) to Manizales is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $20 - $30 and takes 47 minutes. Another way, it is take a taxi from Matecaña airport to bus station (terminal de transporte) and take a bus departing from Pereira and arriving at Manizales. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.
More details could be found in https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Pereira-Airport-PEI/Manizales
WHERE TO STAY
Manizales offers a wide range of accommodations including hotels, traditional bed and breakfasts, Airbnbs, and hostels. If you’re planning to do a lot of sightseeing, staying in the historic city center (or near Plaza de Toros) puts you within walking distance of many major sites and attractions. Zona Rosa, located on the east side of the city, is known for its lively shopping, nightlife, and restaurant scenes, as well as for its high-end hotels. It’s also known as being one of the safest parts of the city to stay in since it’s part of a more upscale community.
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