Manizales
The heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region, offers a perfect blend of scenic landscapes, cultural charm, and traditional coffee craftsmanship.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Catedral de Manizales: An impressive cathedral in Gothic Revival style that dominates the cityscape.
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Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados: A beautiful nature reserve that includes the snow-capped volcanoes Nevado del Ruiz and Nevado de Santa Isabel.
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Plaza de Bolívar: The central square of Manizales, surrounded by historic buildings and cafés.
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Termales de Santa Rosa de Cabal: Hot springs nestled in nature, perfect for relaxation.
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Mirador de Chipre: A viewpoint offering stunning views of the city and the surrounding area.
FACTS
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Location: Manizales is located in the Andean region of Colombia, in the central part of the country, and is part of the "Coffee Axis" (Eje Cafetero).
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Elevation: The city is situated at about 2,150 meters above sea level, leading to a mild climate.
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Coffee production: Manizales is a center of coffee production and is known for its high-quality Arabica coffee beans.
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Population: The city has around 430,000 inhabitants.
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Climate: Due to its elevation, Manizales enjoys a temperate climate with mild temperatures year-round.
ACTIVITIES
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Coffee tours: Visit local coffee plantations and learn about the entire process from harvesting to preparation.
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Hiking in the Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados: Experience the highlands and volcanoes on guided hikes.
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Orchid tours: Discover the diverse orchid world in the region, known for its variety of species.
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Plantain cooking class: Learn how to prepare typical dishes using the regional plantain.
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Cumbre Nevado Santa Isabel: Summit the Nevado Santa Isabel for an unforgettable adventure in the Andes.
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Coffee tasting course: Learn to taste different coffee varieties and recognize the nuances of flavor.
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Cycling tours: Explore the surroundings of Manizales by bike and discover the beautiful nature of the region.
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Crossing the Paramos: Hike through the unique high-altitude moors (Paramos) of the region and enjoy breathtaking landscapes.
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Destinations
Barranquilla • Barichara • Bogotá • Cali • Cartagena • Chingaza • Ciudad Perdida • El Cocuy • Filandia • Guatapé • Jardín • Jericó • La Macarena • Laguna Magdalena • Las Lajas / Ipiales • Leticia • Manizales • Medellín • Minca • Mompox • Nevado del Ruiz • Palomino • Pasto • Pereira • Popayán • Puerto Nariño • Puracé • Salento • San Agustín • San Andrés • San Basilio de Palenque • San Gil • Santa Marta • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta • Silvia • Taironaka Reserve • Tatacoa-Desert • Tierradentro • Villa de Leyva • Consult for more information.