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Manizales

American  
[mah-nee-sah-les] / ˌmɑ niˈsɑ lɛs /

noun

  1. a city in W Colombia.


Manizales British  
/ ˌmænɪˈzɑːlɛs, maniˈθales /

noun

  1. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

Deciding where Colombia’s future lies is key,” explains Ivanov Castellanos, owner of a family-run coffee farm outside Manizales, a city in the heart of Colombia’s coffee-growing region.

From Salon • May 13, 2013

Spain struggled early against Ecuador in Manizales but picked up the pace after Canales came off the bench in the 56th minute, playing for the first time after a lingering muscle injury.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2011

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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