Visit Risaralda Department

Pereira
943.4 thousand

The Risaralda Department is a region of Colombia located in the west-central part of the country. It is known for its lush, green landscapes and majestic Andean mountains. Its capital, Pereira, is a thriving city that has become an important business center in Colombia.

Risaralda offers many interesting tourist attractions such as the Thermal Pools of Santa Rosa de Cabal and Otun Quimbaya Reserve, where visitors can enjoy nature activities like bird watching and hikes. For adventure seekers there's also Salto Del Nogal Canyon, which offers rappelling and zip lining experiences.

One historical fact about Risaralda is that the indigenous communities were some of the first ones to join Simon Bolivar's cause during his fight for independence in 1819 against Spain. The department was then created later in 1966 with Pereira as its capital city.
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