Medellin (Ant) to Pereira (Ris) bus

The journey from Medellín to Pereira covers a distance of 215 km and takes approximately 5 hours. Arauca, Flota Occidental, and Expreso Palmira are ground transportation companies that cover this route, offering affordable bus tickets, and for the traveler's convenience, they provide various schedules. Pereira's name comes from the surname of a landowner who supported Colombia's independence, Francisco Pereira Martinez, who wished to found a city in that territory. Due to its location in different altitudinal levels, Pereira presents a range of climates, from a rainy tropical climate to a colder or páramo climate. Near the Cauca River, its temperature is around 28°C, while in the La Julita area, the average temperature is 17°C, in addition to being quite rainy. If you're traveling to Pereira, it's advisable to bring layered clothing to explore all that this colorful city has to offer.

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Medellin is located at 1495 m a.s.l., just 261 mi (420 kms) away from the capital Bogota. It is known as "The eternal spring city" or the "mountain's capital" nicknames that reflect it's attractive weather. It's history stars a number of indigenous tribes that lived on the region since V b.c. The first contact between the spaniards and the people of the Valley of Aburrá happened in 1541, although due to the lack of precious minerals and the resistance from the locals, the area was initially abandoned.In 1616 Medellín was founded with the name of "Poblado de San Lorenzo". In 1826, Medellín was named as capital of the Antioquia department by the National Congress. Modern day Medellín is a prosperous city in constant industrial and social development.

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Pereira, known as the "Querendona, Trabajadora y Morena," is a Colombian city that offers a diversity of attractions for its visitors. Located in the Coffee Axis, Pereira enjoys a pleasant climate, with average temperatures around 22°C. Among its highlights are the Liberty Park, where visitors can enjoy beautiful natural landscapes, and Consotá Park, ideal for outdoor activities and water sports. Additionally, coffee lovers can visit Hacienda Guayabal to learn about the coffee production process and taste delicious local varieties.

Pereira has a diversity of climates and terrain, which gives Pereira one of the richest biodiversity in the country with a rich variety of vegetation and landscape coverage. Its average temperature is 25 ° C. Spring and fall are rainier than summer and winter, so the best time to visit is between December and March, when it rains less.

Many different types of accommodations are available, each offering various facilities and a different experience. Prices vary depending on comfort levels, security, proximity to attractions, and the amount of space. In Pereira, you won't have trouble finding an option that fits your budget.

Movich Hotel de Pereira

• Cra 13 No 15-73, 662001 Pereira, Colombia
• Services: The luxurious Movich Hotel De Pereira, located a 5-minute walk from downtown Pereira, offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and features an outdoor pool, a spa, a gym, and 3 restaurants.

Zi One Luxury Hotel

• Carrera 13 Numero 12-28 Avenida Circunvalar
• Services: Rooms at Zi One Luxury Hotel are soundproofed and feature a private bathroom with a shower, cable LCD TV, seating area, DVD player, and balcony. Some have a hot tub. Additionally, the hotel offers room service.

Ecohotel La Casona

• Km 6 Vía Pereira Armenia
• Services: Located in Pereira, Ecohotel La Casona offers an outdoor pool and houses a restaurant. Free WiFi and private parking are available.

Hotel Go Pereira

• #46 Avenida 30 de Agosto avenida 30 de agosto
• Services: It offers accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, and a terrace. This property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

When it comes to gastronomy, Pereira's diverse population has led to a wide variety of dishes available to visitors. Along the city's main streets, there is a great variety of popular foods such as hot dogs, skewers, empanadas, stuffed potatoes, and chorizos. Additionally, there is a wide range of fast food and budget-friendly dishes.

Taurus - Steak House, Coffee & Bar

• Cr 6 7 42 Calle Del Comite De Cafeteros
• Services: Experience on the grill, dry-aged meats - imported Angus Argentinean meats - the best Panceta, and other cuts of pork, grilled fish such as trout, salmon, and seafood.

Cocina De La Loca

• Carrera 6 N 7- 56 Locales 1
• Services: Bar, Fusion, Healthy, Gastropub, Colombian, Brewery Restaurants.

Patrono Food Hall Pereira

• Cra 27 #11-52, Pereira 660003 Colombia
• Services: It offers a new gastronomic concept in the region, not only providing an extraordinary culinary experience but also proposing a unique experience; fusing international gastronomy with the best cocktail bar proposal in the city.

● Plaza de Bolívar: Contains the administrative buildings of the Municipal Palace. Also Cathedral "La Pobreza". In this place you can appreciate the monument called: Naked Bolivar.

● Bioparque BonitaFarm: Is a beautiful family farm, run by Juan Carlos, a Colombian biologist. At the farm, you can have an up-close experience with snakes, butterflies, tarantulas, and many more species.

● Parque del Café: This is a theme park that has exuberant coffee plantations. In addition, you can enjoy horseback riding, roller coasters, and water rides for all ages. You can spend a whole day here.

● Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary: Due to its scenic beauty, it has become an important ecotourism destination in the coffee region. It is a privileged conservation area due to national conservation sites such as the Los Nevados National Natural Park, and regional ones such as the Ucumarí Regional Natural Park and the Campoalegre Soil Conservation District.

● Ucumari Regional Natural Park: Is an excellent place to spend a day with family or friends. It is not your typical zoo, but a very well organized Institute that offers excellent information on animals. It has a large number of Colombian animals from various parts of the country (monkeys, bears, snakes, parrots) as well as African animals (lions, elephants, rhinos) in a cool recreated environment. In addition, the park has a food area where you can get delicious sandwiches.

● Thermal Santa Rosa de Cabal and San Vicente Thermal Reserve: In these thermal centers, you will enjoy the incredible healing and relaxing properties of the thermal waters in a wonderful place to meditate in contact with nature. In these establishments, they have a restaurant and hotel.

● Semana Santa, It is a religious tradition that is part of local folklore. During this time the parishioners have as their main meeting point the Cathedral of Our Lady of Poverty, they carry out processions and religious activities; which are adorned with religious music that is manifested through concerts and recitals. This Christian commemoration brings together the visit of local, national and other faithful.

● End of August / Beginning of September- Fiestas de la Cosecha, It is held to commemorate the founding of Pereira, as well as to celebrate the cultivation and harvest of coffee. Events such as: classic car parades, folkloric parades, the national festival of trovas, the Reign of Beauty, the national orchid exhibition, horseback riding, traditional dances, popular festivals, equine exhibition, among others.

● August / September- Festival Internacional de Poesía, This event has the participation of local, national and international guests and is made up of the following activities: readings in public spaces, schools and houses of culture of the department of Risaralda, poetry galas and conferences.

● Christmas - During the last month of the year, the city is decorated with lights, creating a jovial scene, animated by Christmas songs that can be enjoyed with the joy of Pereira, where the atmosphere conspires to perform the traditional Christmas gifts, and Typical delicacies such as buñuelos and custard.

● Public transport: Pereira has extensive bus services along all the main routes and into the suburbs. Rates are from COP $ 1,800.

● Megabus: A mass transit system with dedicated lanes for large buses and closed stations. The buses are painted green, very comfortable, cheap, clean and fast. Buses run from 4:30 a.m. at 11:35 p.m. You need to get a Megacard to access, available at the stations at a cost of COP 4,400, which is your credit valid for 3 trips. The fee is COP $ 2,000

● Cab: Taxis in Pereira are plentiful and cheap. The meter drop is COP $ 1,100 and the rate is COP $ 1,400 per mile.

● Car, rental: There are 3 companies with offices at the airport: Sixt, Localiza and Avis. There is also a municipal office for Localiza on Avenida 30 de Agosto. The approximate price is COL $ 88,000

Pereira by bus: Currently buses run in and out of Pereira's main station, Terminal de Transporte de Pereira. The station is clean and has standard amenities. Multiple bus companies have regular routes to destinations around the country. The arrival time is approximately 5 hours and the distance is 215 km.

The most common dishes of typical food in Pereira:

Bandeja paisa

Arroz y legumbres

Mondongo

Sudado

Calentao

- Artesanías de Iraca

- Ruana

- Mochila wayúu

- Chiva colombiana

- Sonajeros

- Ropa con diseños mola

- Sombreros

- Café colombiano

With a population of more than 500,000, it is an important economic and cultural center and it is the most populated city in the Coffee Axis and the second-most populated city in the Paisa region, after Medellín. Pereira serves as the headquarters for numerous public companies and institutions of the Colombian state. Being in the center of the Golden Triangle (which consists of the cities of Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali), Pereira has become especially important in the fields of trade and commerce.

• Flota Occidental
• Lineas Pereiranas
• Arauca

Boarding points in Medellín

• Terminal De Medellín
• Terminal del Sur

Unboarding points in Pereira

• Terminal de Pereira

Pereira is a destination designed for travellers to come into contact with the coffee culture in estates where they can learn about the cultivation of this grain that has given Colombia a good name in the world. Some farms shows visitors how to prepare the coffee of these lands known worldwide for growing the best smooth Arabica coffee. Those who come to Pereira can visit the Los Nevados National Natural Park and other reserves and the relaxing hot springs of Santa Rosa and San Vicente.

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