Gallinazo: Spring Landscapes and Elevation

Gallinazo is located in the northeast of the municipality of Manizales, between the Vereda La Florida and the La Enea neighborhood. It is 11 kilometers from the municipal seat and lies at an elevation of 2,350 meters. The location between the two areas situates Gallinazo, while the distance uses the municipal seat as its point of reference; the elevation applies to the town itself. These different points of reference help place the landscape and visitor attractions in a geographic context.

Water Landscapes and Trails

The Finca Manantiales in Gallinazo is home to spring landscapes and the vereda’s micro-watershed. The term refers to the small-scale drainage area of the vereda. This gives the town two complementary scales of reference: the landscape feature of the springs and the vereda’s drainage area. Together, they give Gallinazo a specific connection to water and landscape.

The ecological hiking trails in the Vereda Gallinazo are located by the Aguas de Manizales water treatment plant. The plant is the specific landmark for these trails. This distinguishes them from Finca Manantiales: there, the focus is on spring landscapes and the micro-watershed; here, the trails are located by the treatment plant. If you are thinking of Gallinazo in terms of nature and water, these are two distinct points of reference. Check current visitor access before visiting the trails.

Route, Elevation, and Regional Cuisine

The Vía Gallinazo a Termales route runs between the Vereda Gallinazo and Termales and lies at an elevation of 2,300 to 3,500 meters. Gallinazo itself is at 2,350 meters. The single elevation for the town and the route’s range answer different orientation questions: 2,350 refers to the town’s elevation, while the range gives the route’s elevation span. The two endpoints are 1,200 meters apart. If you plan to take the Vía, check current conditions beforehand.

Tivita Restaurant is located in Gallinazo and is known in the region for its cheese. This adds a culinary aspect to the area’s connections to water and trails. If regional food culture influences your choice of destination, the restaurant is a specific point of reference for your impression of Gallinazo.

Day Visits and Hotel Search

Hotel Termales Tierra Viva has an address in the Vereda Gallinazo. For 2026, the hotel lists day visits, including for people who are not staying overnight; access to the thermal pools is part of the offering. If thermal pools are important to your trip, check the current offering and availability before you arrive. This lets you plan a day visit alongside your overnight stay.

First decide whether Gallinazo and its local and landscape features fit your plans; then compare specific hotel offers based on your accommodation needs. Check the details of each offer for your preferred dates.

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