There is an extensive network of busses running around Manizales connecting most parts of the city. Minimum Cost is $1,400 pesos approx. $1.00 USD for one way trips. 3 miles main Avenida Santander, including the numerous neighborhoods barrios and surrounding barrios, use caution when visiting lower-income barrios as you should have in any other city. Types of buses to travel in the city ranges about .900 pesos to 1,300 pesos , less than .40 cents USD range from large buses to smaller vans, and Willys jeeps are also available for side trips to outlying areas including local mountains and valley floors, prices vary depending on destination, prices are very cheap.
Taxis are relatively cheap, make sure the meter is on. Some taxi drivers are dishonest and try to take advantage of foreigners. For example, they may use standing charges while waiting or take circuitous routes to your destination. Some don't have meters, so ask for cost in advance. If you stop along your route, the driver will reset the meter for a new fare, with you paying the sum of all the fares once you reach your final destination. It's possible to negotiate as well, but standard daytime fare is $2,200 pesos, and higher after 8 pm and weekends, holidays, when it's $2,500 pesos.As of December 2006, you could hire a taxi by the hour; the fare is $15,000, the equivalent of USD $6.50...!
