Manizales

American

[mah-nee-sah-les] / ˌmɑ niˈsɑ lɛs /

noun

a city in W Colombia.

Manizales British

/ ˌmænɪˈzɑːlɛs, maniˈθales /

noun

a city in W Colombia, in the Cordillera Central of the Andes at an altitude of 2100 m (7000 ft): commercial centre of a rich coffee-growing area. Pop: 401 000 (2005 est)

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Bullfighting was introduced in Colombia by the Spanish during colonial times and became very popular, drawing thousands of spectators to large bullrings in cities such as Bogotá, Medellín and Manizales.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

The candidate, who is the front-runner in Colombia’s presidential election, had been set to travel to the region, including the city of Manizales, on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the vote on May 29.

From Reuters • May 4, 2022

Sip it straight from the source in the Coffee Triangle, the coffee production region in Pereira, Manizales and Armenia.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2020

Osorio was a midfielder for Internacional in Brazil and Once Caldas in Manizales before injury ended his playing career at the age of 26.

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2018

Manizales rank next to Medellins, and have nearly the same characteristics.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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