Contact Admin. These three cities are a must for any man visiting Colombia who wants to get off the beaten path and meet some untouched beauties. Of all the main cities in Colombia, only Bogota has colder and wetter weather than Manizales. The average temperature year-round is in the mid-sixties.
There only two seasons: While Bucaramanga and Bogota were built at the base of a mountain, Manizales sits on the side of one. This means clean air and water for the townspeople. If the city enjoyed more sunshine, Manizales would be the healthiest city in Colombia. Walking around Manizales will give your legs and lungs a good workout. Manizales is much safer than other Colombian cities such as Cali, Bogota, and Barranquilla.
Be especially careful during the Feria de Manizales. This carnival draws lots crowds. And crowds in Latin America brings pickpockets. Watching the parade one year, I stepped back as the crowd rushed through the streets. I felt someone grab my pocket. I tried to grab the hand but the guy let go.
The guy turned back over his shoulder as the crowd dragged him along. Take only the cash you need for that evening, and leave your wallet at home. Only take a phone if you need to text someone. Living in Manizales is cheaper than living in Bogota, Barranquilla or Cartagena.
In my experience, living in Manizales is no more expensive than living Cali, Colombia. Internet prices for apartments can be deceiving. Christmas and New Year is the festival season in Colombia. Better to wait for the craziness to die down so you can date under the radar.
