Manizales
Founded in 1849 in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing Zona Cafetera, Manizales sits on the Central Andes with views toward the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. The city is a major centre for Colombian coffee production and hosts several universities, giving its walkable centre a lively café and restaurant scene. It is also known for the Feria de Manizales, an international theatre festival, and a bullfighting fair, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population434,403
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.6 mi
Manizales: quick answers
Where is Manizales?
Manizales is in Colombia, about 131 km82 miles in a straight line from Medellín.
How do you get to Manizales?
The nearest airport is Manizales (MZL), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Manizales?
The warmest month is March, averaging 16°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is May, with about 1157 mm45.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Manizales?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 29 restaurants, 9 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.