Day trip from Manizales to Pereira
Pereira lies 35 km (22 mi) south-west of Manizales, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 35 km (22 mi) apart, Pereira is a realistic day trip from Manizales: about 34 min each way by road.
| Manizales | Pereira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 434,403 | 467,269 |
| Elevation | 2,144 m (7,034 ft) | 1,445 m (4,741 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 170001–170017 | 660001–660017 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Pereira
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Staying in Pereira
Our booking partner lists 595 places to stay in Pereira. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (127), and 9 are five-star. Across 75 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 35,931 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pereira from Manizales?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manizales; by road roughly 43 km (27 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manizales to Pereira by road?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manizales and Pereira?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pereira?
Our booking partner lists 595 places to stay in Pereira, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.