Tours from Manizales
Manizales, built on mountainsides and overlooking the Nevado del Ruiz, is the gateway to Caldas: world-class birding, hot springs and farms, 51 km from Pereira.
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In the city
The city tour takes you to one of the tallest cathedrals in Latin America, which you climb via the Polish Corridor, and includes the cable car, the historic centre and coffee at a viewpoint.
Birdwatching at Río Blanco
Minutes from Manizales, the Río Blanco Reserve protects the city's water and is one of Colombia's best-known birding destinations, famous for its antpitta feeders.
Hot springs
The El Otoño hot springs are next to Manizales, in Villamaría, and the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal, with its hot springs, is 38 km away.
Orchids and fruit
La Romelia, a farm near Manizales, is devoted to orchids, bonsai and fruit trees, with a traditional country lunch included.
Day trips to the rest of the Coffee Region
From Manizales it is 51 km to Pereira and 86 km to Salento: you can see the Cocora Valley in a day if you set off early.
FAQ
What is there to do near Manizales?
The city tour with the cathedral, the Río Blanco Reserve for birdwatching, the El Otoño hot springs, La Romelia and coffee farms.
Can I visit the Cocora Valley from Manizales?
Yes, as a day trip: Salento is 86 km away, about 1 h 55 min. It's best to set off early.
Does Manizales have an airport?
Yes, La Nubia (MZL). You can also fly into Matecaña (PEI), in Pereira, 56 km away.