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A colorful coffee town with balconied colonial houses and the gateway to the Cocora Valley, in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Caldas Department, Colombia · South America
Manizales sits on the route: 20 minutes from Neira, 48km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).
Manizales is a city located in Caldas Department, Colombia. With a population of 434,403, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Manizales sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Manizales to your route.
Manizales (Spanish pronunciation: [maniˈsales]) is a city in central Colombia. It is the capital of the Department of Caldas, and lies near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Currently, the city is the main center for the production of Colombian coffee and an important hub for higher educational institutions.
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Manizales is located in Caldas Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 5.0668 latitude, -75.5068 longitude.
Manizales has a population of approximately 434,403 people, making it a city in Colombia.
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landmark
A colorful coffee town with balconied colonial houses and the gateway to the Cocora Valley, in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A dramatic valley in the coffee region filled with towering wax palms reaching 60 meters, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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