A small, Colombian city, PERHAPS THE SAFEST IN ALL OF SOUTH AMERICA  it's not a common international tourist destination, But is very popular with colombians. 
It is the most convenient access point for the Parque de los Nevados WHICH BOASTS SNOW CAPPED MOUNTAINS. It has several universities and institutes WITH AROUND 40,000 STUDENTS..

The cathedral in the central square has a tower with a sweeping view of the city that can be visited for a small fee.

Accommodations range from deluxe to rustic, as does the food.

Manizales lies 110 mi/180 km west of Bogota.  ABOUT A 35 MIN. PLANE RIDE. 

Evening Manizales Lanscape

This gorgeous view of the nearby Arenas Crater displays the majesty and sheer power of nature.

Transportation to the "Nevado del Ruiz" - Professional guides will show you the importance of this place for the state and the country, includes lunch and entrance fees.

NIGHT CLUBS

Along the Santander Avenue you can find a large number of night clubs that will give you many options to have fun, dance the different rhythms AND EVEN THE TANGO and show as:

Bar C - V.I.P - La Tertulia - Holidays - La Barra del Cable

RESTAURANTS

Sibaris: Good Food with wine of quality.

Restaurante Giovanni: International Food

Il Forno : Variety Food

And Many More...

TOURISTY PLACES

Parque los Yarumos - Recinto del Pensamiento - Santagueda - Parque Nacional Natural de los Nevados - Coffe Plantation, Hot Thermal Baths - River Rafting, Fishing, Horse Back Riding And Visiting The Historic City Of Salamina, a world heritage site.