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Manizales, Colombia

Manizales is a city in central Colombia. It is the capital of the Department of Caldas, and lies near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality and city in Andean Region, Colombia.
  • Served by La Nubia Airport (MZL).

History

Manizales is a city in central Colombia. It is the capital of the Department of Caldas, and lies near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.

Restaurants & places to go

Magia Andina
Cafe · Café cultural y tienda artesanal Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:30-20:00 · Calle 12 #11-78 · https://Instagram magiaandinacafe
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Mystery Coffe
Cafe · Cafe artesanal y rica Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · CR24 #3C-20 · instagram.com
Indoor
Arepas La Buena
Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 15:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 51B-11 Carrera 16A,… · arepaslabuena.github.io
Indoor
Keizaki Sushi & Wok Manizales
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-11:00, 22:00-22:00 · 24A-39 Local 1 Calle 61A, Manizales, 170004 · keizakisushi.com
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Wingz-N-Beers Millan Manizales
Chicken, Wingz, Alas, Cervaza, Beer, Amigos, 80'S, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 75A-15 Carrera 23, Manizales · wingz.com.co
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Dunkin' Donuts
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · dunkindonuts.com.co
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Dunkin'
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · dunkindonuts.com.co
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McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com.co
Indoor

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Airports

Matecaña International Airport (PEI) 39 km to the centre
Pereira, RIS, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Bogota, Medellin, Panama City, San Andres Island (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Bogota, Panama City*, San Andres Island*
  • LAN Airlines LA (A320, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Bogota*, Medellin*
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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La Nubia Airport (MZL) 5.8 km to the centre
Manizales, CAL, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bogota (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mariquita Airport (MQU) 70 km to the centre
Mariquita, TOL, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
La Palestina Airport 14 km to the centre
La Palestina, CAL, CO
Outdoor
Vegas Del Rio Airport 45 km to the centre
Supia, CAL, CO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Manizales, Colombia
Manizales, Colombia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Nubia Airport (MZL); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MZL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Bogota).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manizales, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.