Bogota (D.C) to Manizales (Cal) bus

The distance from Bogota to Manizales is 189 mi (304 km) which takes approximately 4 hours to go across. Expreso Bolivariano, Fronteras, and Arauca, terrestrial transportation companies, provide a diversity of schedules and prices for the user's comfort. Depending on the bus you choose, there will be several services like wifi, reclining seats, or film projection. Manizales is known as "The City of the Open Doors" due to the kindness of its inhabitants. It's also called "the Worldwide Capital of Coffee" for the importance that coffee had and has nowadays on its industrial development. The temperature in Manizales averages 61 °F (16 °C) and can present frequent rains. We recommend bringing warm clothing for the temperate weather and an umbrella for the sporadic rains.

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Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and one of the most important cultural, political, and economic centers in Latin America. Located in the Andean highlands, it offers a unique blend of colonial heritage and modern vibrancy, with world-class museums, artistic neighborhoods like La Candelaria, and a dynamic urban culture. Surrounded by mountains, Bogotá is a must-visit for travelers seeking an immersive cultural experience.

If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Bogota to Manizales and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Manizales to Bogota with redBus. 

The city of Manizales offers you a great climatic diversity thanks to its paramo, valleys, rivers and beautiful landscapes, with up to 8 microclimates within its urban area, the average temperature of the city is 16 ° C.

Manizales offers a wide variety of accommodations for all tastes, from individual-use hotels to those suitable for couples and families. This diversity, ranging from 5-star hotels to backpacker hostels, makes Manizales a unique place offering various options.

Hotel Piedras De Maní

• Calle 66 # 23b - 98 Calle Larga, Palermo, Manizales
• Prices: From COP 245,000
• Services: The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer, and a shower. There’s also a minibar, as well as a coffee maker and kettle. Breakfast included.

Hotel Carretero

• Carrera 23 No 35 A 31, Manizales
• Prices: From COP 260,000
• Services: The rooms feature parquet floors and plenty of natural light. All are equipped with a double bed, LCD TV, and minibar. The suites are more spacious and have a separate living room and office area. Breakfast included.

Urban Manizales 003

• Avenida Kevin Ángel 38 199, Manizales
• Prices: From COP 126,000
• Services: The one-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen.

Europa Hotel Boutique Manizales

• Calle 10 no 24-79, Manizales
• Prices: From COP 218,080
• Services: All hotel rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and wardrobe. The superior room includes a luxury hot tub. Breakfast included.

Pop Art Hotel Manizales Centro Histórico

• Carrera 22 No 20 20, Manizales
• Prices: From COP 213,440
• Services: The 4-star rooms are equipped with a living and dining area. They include a telephone and minibar. Room service and concierge are available 24 hours a day. Breakfast included.

Restaurants and Bars in Manizales

La Beautiful Cocina Inusual

• Cl. 7 #6-08, Manizales
• Services: Experiential signature cuisine concept, blending world influences with local ingredients and techniques. International, Thai, Fusion, South American.

Restaurante Arriero Campestre

• Bajo Tablazo, Km. 5 via Chinchiná, Manizales
• Services: Country-style restaurant with a farm-like atmosphere. Traditional seasoning with over 80 years of history, charcoal grill. Just 10 minutes from downtown Manizales.

El Dauntaun

• Calle 22 # 22-26 Edificio del comercio, 2nd floor, Manizales
• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Open late, Drinks.

Manizales has an incredible gastronomy for everyone to enjoy. This town has several culinary dishes based on local fruits, especially since it is part of the coffee region of the country where its cuisine is influenced by Antioquia cuisine.

● Cathedral Basilica Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora del Rosario: This fantastic cathedral is located in the upper axis of the Plaza de Bolívar, structured in 1849 and rebuilt in 1927 after having suffered multiple accidents. This incredible temple is 115 meters high and is the third tallest parish in South America and the fifth tallest on the planet.

● The Polish Corridor: This sightseeing tour is about climbing to the top of the tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary through a spiral staircase, and although it is an intense experience, it is a spectacular place where you can see a large part of the city.

● Cyprus viewpoint and restaurants: Towards the north of Manizales there is a territory called Cyprus, a town that is 20 minutes from the city center where you can appreciate a beautiful view of the mountains. In this elevated area you can enjoy numerous restaurants and various cultural activities.

● The Sky Walk: This is an innovative and fun tourist site for all lovers of adventure and extreme sports. This metal platform is an attraction in Manizales where you must put on a harness and climb the spectacular tower, where you can see beautiful mountains.

● Monument to the settlers: This beautiful artistic piece created by Luis Guillermo Vallejo is a beautiful colonial structure that surprises all tourists. A relic and icon in the town of Manizales worthy of appreciation.

Manizales has a variety and rich gastronomy, you can enjoy these dishes:

● The Asorrete

● Lengua de res.

● La Macana.

● Colombian Buñuelos

● The Misela.

● First 15 days of January: the Manizales bullfighting fair is one of the largest in the region and the continent, an event where all kinds of celebrities attend where concerts, exhibitions, and more are enjoyed.

● September - October: Manizales International Theater Festival: Is a non-profit organization that invites all the public to enjoy stories that inspire, many of them allow self-reflection and self-understanding.

● August - October: Manizales Grita Rock: Is one of the most important rock festivals in the country, which started in 2006.

● June: International University Jazz Festival: It is a music festival in which you will be able to appreciate concerts in which both classic jazz works will be performed, as well as new creations and fusions that this genre allows.

● International Image Festival: It is an event created since 1997 of international importance where electronic arts and digital culture are reflected.

● Manizales Biocultural Festival: This is an event that aims to promote art, aesthetics, and environmental education in public space.

● Orchid, Coffee and Art Festival: This beautiful festival aims to promote Colombian coffee, which has a high quality. In addition to the biodiversity and cultural offer of the region.

The transport service of the city of Manizales is very varied and extensive, there are different ways to get around:

● Buses, minivans, and collectives: This type of transport allows you to travel to any neighborhood of the city at a low cost, although it may take a while depending on the destination.

● Taxis: In the city, there are a large number of taxis, a service that is registered by a meter that controls and rates the charge for the service provided according to the distance. Rates range from COP$4,000 to approximately COP$15,000.

● Manizales by bus: Land transportation to Manizales has an approximate distance of 304 km. The travel lasts 4 hours.

The typical purchases that every traveler need to buy in Manizales are:

 - Different types of coffee.

 - Crafts

 - Poetry.

The city of Manizales is also known as the World Capital of Coffee, since the town is the main producer of the industry in the cultivation and processing of this.

 With a temperate climate and mostly warm but rainy, this city is characterized by its inhabitants who are very friendly with all travelers and tourists.

The bus companies that operate on this route are:

● Arauco

● Rápido Tolima

Boarding points in Bogotá

● Terminal Salitre

● Terminal del Sur

Unboarding points in Manizales

● Terminal de Manizales

Manizales is a city with friendly inhabitants, good food, and accommodation, which serves as a cultural and entertainment meeting point for friends, couples, or family. It has multiple forms of transportation and different activities.

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