MANIZALES COLOMBIA AN AWESOME LITTLE CITY

bickerss says on Apr 1, 2007, 11:21:

i have to agree with u - one of my fav places in colombia!!!!

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treedoc says on Apr 1, 2007, 14:47:

Wow! Great info! Thnx for the lead. Too bad its sooo far from the beach. But yeah, I had a fantastic colombiana girlfriend from Armenia in Costa Rica/Panama. Isnt that very close to Manizales?

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 1, 2007, 16:56:

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goin_south says on Apr 1, 2007, 22:53:

bogjudge... jus my opinion, but I wouldn't worry too much about a flood of Baby Boomers retiring and moving to Manizales. JMHO.
But, it would be interesting if there were ACCURATE STATS on Gringo Retirees moving to anywhere and everywhere in Colombia.

Now, there was a piece in some journal just last month about one of the perfect places to retire being Pasto, where my gf is from and it is WAY OFFFFF! THE BEATEN GRINGO TRAIL. So, I am not sure who wrote that, but... I didn't see a gringo PERIOD, when I went to Pasto a year ago.

Now, I'm not saying there won't be a certain small gringo boomer exodus south over the next 20 years, but this is Colombia, and as wonderful as many of us think it might be... we are still, I think, in a tremendous minority.

You'll still be saying: "Hola!" and not 'hello' to your neighbors, for many years to come, I think.

But, good luck!
Enjoy!
If I wasn't tied up with one colombiana, I believe I would make my next trip to Manizales, from all I have read and heard.

U can run but you can't hide (in Manizales!)

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 1, 2007, 23:24:

I agree with el feliz. If I also was not involved with somebody, Manizales or Buca would be my ports of call. Actually, from hearing what people said about Manizales, it sounds a lot like Villavicencio, minus the student population. I also don't think we have much to worry about, as far as baby boomers over-populating Colombia. Give me a break. I am unfortunately old enough to hang with retirees or soon to be retirees. The "brave" ones talk about Costa Rica. They think that is a great opportunity and an adventure. I have met ZERO people who would seriously consider retiring in Colombia. So, like I said; at least from my little corner of the US, there is no danger of gringos showing up in droves in Colombia.

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just-me says on Apr 2, 2007, 18:43:

One more loser... ....From u.s.a, living in Colombia.

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www.calirentals.net (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 2, 2007, 20:40:

pilotguy says on Apr 3, 2007, 09:37:

Manizales I also agree. I am a retired U.S. Army Colonel and businessman from the U.S., I have property here and investments here. It is a great city and If I can help anybody, just call upon me. I remember 1 year ago when I moved here permanently, I did not know a damn thing.
Joe
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tejasmarcos says on Apr 3, 2007, 10:22:

i was in costa rica in 93 and there were few gringos back then and NO american real estate companies. 2 years later it was flooded. the costa rica government did a good job promoting the country as an ecotourism mecca. it worked. as long as the government remains stable in Colombia and the conditions are safe, the boomers will come. it will start in 5 years and will have a head full of steam in 10 years.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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treedoc says on Apr 3, 2007, 10:46:

Yes, I would be inclined to agree with you tejas, having lived thru it already in Hawaii, then Costa Rica and now Panama, except for one little factor. SECURITY!! If the Colombian govt. or U.N. for that matter cant put the guerilla to rest, then only the most adventurous risktakers and mujeriegos will find their way to that otherwise enchanting country.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 3, 2007, 10:57:

Manizales has 13 universities, and a significant portion of the population are colegio and university students. Most parents, the ones who can afford it, in Caldas have their kids getting educated at one of these universities....Manizales, for me, is the best location.....sucks if you are a taxista working late at night..they are favorite targets...

.Just my opinion...and brought to you by a lowest of the low

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panthdave says on Apr 15, 2007, 09:25:

Stay in Medellin and Want to Visit Manizales Want to take bus out of Medellin for memorial day weekend.GF and I decided we need to get out of Medellin from the family and friends just us. Any suggestions Parque de los Nevados is one I to see from Manizales. Looking for a good visit..Maybe staying outside of Manizales or inside..Anyways any suggestions would be great..

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