Top Things to do in Pereira
What to do and see in Pereira, Colombia: The Best Places and Tips
The vibrancy of Pereira is due in part to its large population of students, who roam the European-style streets in search of coffee, cheap eats or ways to blow off steam between exams. Explore the nature walks of El Cedral eco-park, then marvel at the exotic creatures you’ll find at both the Zoo Matecaña and the nightclubs of Avenida Simón Bolivar. Pereira is one of the three cities comprising Colombia’s “coffee triangle,” so a perfect cup is never too far away.
Restaurants in Pereira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Fetustician - Nashville, Tennessee
A very nice roof support with cleverly dovetailed members is really the reason to visit this church. Apparently the roof was raised and the lower portion is more recent . Excellent woodwork. Interestingly there is no transept in this church just the nave.
2. Nevado Santa Isabel
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5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Center O - Barranquilla, Colombia
Did a great three day trek, up from Manizales and down into Pereira. An amazing circuit that isnt too difficult.
3. Plaza de Bolivar
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4 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By JoyBulldog - Orlando, Florida
We were there on Sunday morning after attending the adjacent church. We envisioned food carts after Reading other reviews. There weren’t any on Sunday. The cafes close to the plaza were not good. We would not recommend going here to other people. There are so many other things to see in the area, I wouldn’t waste my time again.
4. Parque Regional Natural Ucumari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
El Parque Regional Natural UCUMARI esta ubicado por la via trazada paralela cuenca arriba del rio Otun, categorizado de acuerdo al Sistema Departamental de Areas Protegidas (SIDAP) como PRN. Su importancia radica en su abundancia y riqueza de fauna y flora que representa a la Selva Andina, como son la variedad de bromelias, musgos, liquenes, hongos y herbaceas que Gracias a la alta humedad del lugar se han establecido alli, generando lo que hoy llamamos Bosque de Niebla, principal interventor en la regulacion del recurso hidrico. Tiene una extension de 3.986 Hectareas.
Reviewed By Claudia K - Southern Pines, North Carolina
This is the newly built Zoo for Pereira, where the animals from the previous Zoo are being transferred. the grounds are beautiful but they are not so many animals yet. So you would be visiting a zoo that has 30% of is occupancy capacity. I would wait one more year before paying the high price for a theme park.
5. Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Filipe-Mota-Pinto - Leiria, Portugal
This university has a very pleasant campus. The university is inserted among forest landscape. They are very well organized considered Latin America Region standards.
6. Plaza Victoria
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4 based on 82 reviews
Mall ideal for tourists who want to know all the gastronomic culture and personality of the city of Pereira.
Reviewed By Over60Nomad - Colombia
This place has everything -- all the name brand's you'd expect. Plus the food court is good, and there's even a selection of about 3 or 4 bars. There's a multi-cineplex on the top floor. Also a play/entertainment area for kids. And even a casino in the mall. Truly something for everyone.
7. Otun Lagoon
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5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Jacobo G - Colombia
One of the best spots for high altitude training in caldas and risaralda, you can go up to 4950 meters above sea level, a real challenge if you want to gain some cardiovascular strength,
We choose PARAMO TREK from Salento, they have very good guides, who usually runs ultra marathons
8. Parque El Lago
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4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalRunaways - Perth, Australia
We visited during Semana Santa (Easter) and the while the park was buzzing with activity, it wasn't overcrowded in any way. The Fountains were clean, and there was no rubbish. There are nice shady arches to rest under and a small little bar with beer and cocktails in the corner. During soccer matches, they place a TV on the outside wall for people to watch the game while enjoying a cold drink.
9. Parque Consota
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By maurogm966 - Pereira, Colombia
The park is large but this is more of a local hangout if you don't mind a place full of people then go the pool is full of people everyday of the week so if you like something more personal don't go with the wife if you want something cheep to go with the family this is the place I went one time and never again
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