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Manizales, in the soul of the coffee-growing axis
Over an imposing landscape is the capital of the department of Caldas: Manizales, the city of open doors.
Recognized in the country and the world for its proximity to the coffee industry, Manizales stands out for its university offer, the second most important in Colombia, its economic and industrial development, taking first place in business promotion in the V Ibero-American Award for Digital Cities and the same position in the Doing Business Colombia 2010, conducted by the World Bank, demonstrating that in Manizales it is better and easier to do business.
Art, heritage and nature: all in one destination
There are many places to visit in Manizales. Important museums such as the Gold Museum, the Interactive Museum of Science and Technology, the Museum of Archeology, Geology, Art and Natural History show the varied cultural offerings of the city.
The Cathedral Basilica Nuestra Señora del Rosario, a neo-Gothic style building unique in the country, built in 1939, the Government Building and the El Cable Building, are national heritage monuments. For Manizales the connection with nature is paramount. The Chipre Observatory Park offers the public the possibility of contemplating the firmament with one of its telescopes, as well as climbing on the wall and from there to see 10 municipalities of the coffee-growing region. Other outstanding parks are El Fundadores and the Bosque Popular El Prado.
It is also known as La Perla del Ruiz, given this name because of its proximity to the Los Nevados National Natural Park where the imposing Nevado del Ruiz is located with 5,311m of height and perpetual snow on its peak.
Fairs and festivals to gladden the heart
One of the characteristic fairs of the country, the Manizales Fair, cultural heritage of the nation, is held annually in the second week of January and is recognized worldwide for its bullfights, parades, exhibitions, International Coffee Reign and for highlighting the folklore of Caldas with pasodobles and requintos.
In Manizales art is experienced every year thanks to the Manizales International Theater Festival, the oldest in the continent and one of the most important, created in 1968, where important national theater and dance companies from all over the world perform. Also, Manizales Grita Rock: This is the name of the third most important festival of this genre in the country with important presentations such as 1280 Almas, Death Angel and Dub Killer Combo.
Learn more about Manizales and discover why this beautiful Colombian city is part of #LoMejorDeColombia.
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