Pereira is an affectinate, exotic night-owl,is how the city is popularly known. It is the largest and most industrialized city in the Coffee Cultural Landscape, which following its foundation in 1863, has become the financial and commercial epicenter of central western Colombia. Pereira reflecs the dynamism of a region on the move, growing day by day thanks to the entrepeneurial spirit of its people, fertile land, colorful landscapes, but mainly due to the diversity of its tourist attractions.
Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
Pereira was founded on August 30, 1863, Pereira is part of the territory in 2011 UNESCO declared World Heritage Site: the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. This city, the capital of the department of Risaralda, Antioquia...
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Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
The carriers AviancaTaca, VivaColombia, LAN Colombia, Airlines of Antioquia(ADA), and Copa Airlines fly to and from the Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña(Matecaña International Airport)...
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Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
As it is located in the Otun river valley Pereira is wider from the east to west than from north to south. ist avenidas (avenues) and carreras cross it almost entirely from east to west and the calles in the west connect with roads running north to south...
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Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
In two days in Pereira: Observe the variety of species in the Zoologico Matecaña (matecaña Zoo), a space dedicated to the care and conservation of elephants, hippos, lions, birds, amphibians and other species from around the world. Tour the city center and stop...
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Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
The best cuisine in Pereira is located on the avenida Circunvalar (ring road), an area with both international and fast food restaurants. The avenida 30 de agosto, has eateries with a varied selection of food, where you’ll find seafood...
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Country: Republic of Colombia - South America Department: Risaralda
Pereira is the ultimate shopping destination in the coffee region, with shopping Malls, boutiques, chain stores and a wide range of stores. With a strong clothing manufacturing industry, it is known for its prestigious national companies including...
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Pereira, located in the golden triangle of Colombia, is the commercial capital of the center-west region. In addition to having hypermarkets, chain stores, shopping centers and national and international distributors...
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