Manizales Getting Around

Getting Around

There is an extensive network of busses running around Manizales connecting most parts of the city. Cost is $1,000 pesos (approx. .40 cents USD for one-way trips along approx. 3 miles main avenida, including the numerous neighborhoods (vacinos) and surrounding barrios, use caution when visiting lower-income barrios. Types of buses range from large buses to smaller vans, and Wilys jeeps are also available for side trips to outlying areas including local mountains and valley floors, prices vary depending on destination, prices are cheap. Taxis are relatively cheap, make sure the meter is on. Some taxi drivers are dishonest and try to take advantage of foreignors. For example, if they stop along your route they will charge you an additional fare, and use standing charges while waiting. Some don't have meters, so ask for cost in advance. It's possible to negotiate as well, but standard daytime fare is $2,200 pesos, and higher after 8 pm and weekends, holidays, when it's $2,500 pesos.