THINGS TO DO IN PEREIRA?
When tourists travel to Pereira, this is most likely the question they ask the most. We want to draw attention to all the locations that are thought to be representative of the area in this post.
YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THIS POST:
- Places to visit in Pereira; museums, churches, parks etc.
- Natural routes near to Pereira; hot springs, rivers, waterfalls, and viewpoints
- Coffee tour near to Pereira
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PEREIRA 🧑🏫
In 1863, Pereira was established in honor of José Francisco Pereira Martínez, a lawyer and Bolivar's friend who wished to establish a city next to Cartago Viejo.
Pereira is well-known as ¨La Perla del Otún¨, ¨City without doors¨, and affectionately is titled ¨La Querendona, Trasnochadora y Moderna¨. Due to its location among Colombia's major cities, Bogotá, it was formerly a transitory city. Medellín and Cali. This is the only city which has a ‘’Bolivar naked’’ monument. Finally, it is famous for being the best coffee region in Colombia.
PLACES TO VISIT IN PEREIRA
It is not advised to go for a walk late at night, given that it may be unsafe because those locations are close to the city. According to the saying, "No dar papaya" meaning don’t put yourself in a position where people can easily take advantage of you
-> #1 PLAZA DE BOLÍVAR
The "Bolivar naked" monument in Pereira, Colombia, is unique in that it depicts the Conqueror Simón Bolivar in a vulnerable and intimate manner without a horse or a sword on his back. This curious cultural attraction is in the heart of the city, symbolizing the appreciation for its historical heritage and the contribution of Bolívar at the independence of Colombia.¡an artistic gem that captivates both locals and visitors in this lovely coffee town ☕🇨🇴!
-> #2 MUSEUM OF ART IN PEREIRA
The Museum of Art of Pereira is located near the Terminal de Transporte de Pereira, is a cultural treasure which displays various contemporary Colombian artists from fashion design, collage art, and photography from local and international artists. ¡A must-see trip to experience the creativity and art in the center of Pereira 🖼️!
-> #3 AERIAL CABLE CAR RIDE
The aerial cable of Pereira is an amazing tourist attraction which takes you to enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Inside the cabs, you could appreciate the beauty of coffee landscapes, and the surrounding mountains. ¡It's a unique and exciting experience to explore Pereira from the heights and capture unforgettable moments 🚡 🌄!
NATURAL ROUTES NEAR TO PEREIRA
You are probably searching for more adventure to take advantage of the nature of the Coffee Axis. Here, we will show you some of the tours you could take.
-> HOT SPRINGS ♨️
This place is perfect to go with your family and friends. There is not much relaxing that taking a shower with hot water after having been traveling for hours. As an interesting fact, many people assume that water has medicinal qualities♨️⚕️.
Where are San Vicente hot springs located? San Vicente hot spring is located ? The San Vicente Hot Springs are located on the outskirts of the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal. Since there are no public transportation routes that reach this place, it can be a bit complicated to get there, but don't worry! From Pereira, tours with included transportation depart that will take you to this wonderful place and bring you back. This is a great option, especially if you are going in a group.
Next, we will provide you with a link where you can find tours from Pereira.
👉 Click here so see more details about the available tours to San Vicente hot springs ♨️🌿
-> BARBAS BREMEN 🐒
With a short 4-hours hike kilometers with a stunning waterfall at the end of route. This is without a doubt one of my most favorite tourist trips.
You may be fortunate enough to find howler monkeys 🐒. This location is in Finlandia, Quindío, and it takes around an hour to go there by bus from Pereira.
👉 Click here to see more about Reserva Barbas Bremen 🌳🐒.
-> ESTACIÓN PEREIRA 🚠
This route combines breathtaking views with an element of adventure, excellent for exploring with family or friends.
Just 1 hour from Pereira, you will have the opportunity to view the impressive Cauca River, the second most important in Colombia, and cross it in an actual cable car. You can view a garrucha in the link we provided if you're unfamiliar with it.
Additionally, a stunning waterfall is only a half-hour's walkaway, making this trip one to remember.
👉 Click here to see the details of the tour to Estación Pereira ⛰️🚠.
COFFEE TOUR ☕
Learning about coffee culture is a significant accomplishment, and there's no better place to do it than in the Coffee Axis, one of Colombia's most storied regions. You can take advantage of a number of coffee tours in this area, where you will get to see the planting, harvesting, drying, and threshing procedures. You will also get an opportunity to taste an intense cup of coffee.
👉 Click here to know more about coffee tour in Pereira ☕️.
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