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Pereira in 1 day

If you only have 1 day to spend in Pereira, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
Pereira sits in the heart of Colombia’s UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape, making it an ideal base for visiting coffee farms and learning about traditional production. The city combines a warm climate with lively plazas, restaurants, and nightlife, especially around the Circunvalar area. Nearby hot springs, such as those in Santa Rosa de Cabal, and easy access to lush Andean scenery offer hiking, birdwatching, and relaxation in nature. Its regional airport and central location also make it a convenient gateway to other coffee-region towns like Salento and Filandia.
With favorites like Victoria Mall, Ambar Restaurante, and Centro Cultural Lucy tejada, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Coco Barril Resto Bar and Restaurante Sumo so you can get the best taste of Pereira while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1

1-day itinerary
With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Parque Arboleda Centro Comercial and Parque Olaya Herrera with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Pereira without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 8 hours of your day.
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Parque Arboleda Centro Comercial

4.6
(19594)
Shopping mall
Parque Arboleda Centro Comercial is a bustling shopping destination located in the heart of Pereira. It offers a wide array of brand-name retailers, making it a paradise for shoppers. The mall also features a food court with various dining options and a multiplex movie theater for entertainment.
Very nice mall with lots of stores and shops to choose from.
Jeff L — Google review
A great mall. It has a wide variety of stores to meet most of your shopping needs. It is clean and well kept. The food court has a really good selection of food and a large seating area. I have had excellent service at everywhere I have shopped, but so far my favorite store has been the Ambient Gourmet. The service there has been over the top.
Jerry R — Google review
This mall has a very wide selection of stores. Sometimes it has pop-up stores in all the floors so you also get a good selection of local brands. It’s pet friendly which is amazing, but not all stores are pet friendly. It’s usually crowded so I try to avoid going at the middle and end of the month/start of the new month (lines at the main entrance can get a bit crazy for Crepes and Waffles). Besides that you can find almost anything you might need on a mall
Lilian D — Google review
Great mal! Large parking garage located underneath. Four floors with tons of clothing and shoe stores. Toy store, indoor playground, extensive food court, multiple banks, pharmacies, multi-story department store, bars, and much more. Top floor has a Cinemark movie theater. If you're looking for a mall that has nearly everything in Pereira, Riseralda, check out Parque Arboleda. Highly recommend.
Chantry G — Google review
Nice stores! Parking is sometimes a nightmare but the worst is not finding a parking spot, the worst is finding an available elevator. They are all packed all the time.
LOUIS D — Google review
Crowded, lots of traffic around the mall. But plenty of room for parking inside the mall. Large variety of stores.
David R — Google review
Very nice place for shopping. Getting together with friends.
Toni G — Google review
Good variety of retail stores, supermarkets, cafes and food courts.
Venancio F — Google review
Cra. 14 #5-20, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•http://www.parquearboleda.com/•+57 606 3497141•Tips and more reviews for Parque Arboleda Centro Comercial
4 min · 1.5 mi
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Parque Olaya Herrera

4.5
(10076)
Park
Olaya Herrera Park is a nature lover's paradise, offering a diverse range of wildlife including birds, howler monkeys, deer, cusumbos, guans and spectacled bears. Recent efforts by the new mayor have improved safety in the park, making it more dog-friendly with added police presence. The park has historical significance tied to President Olaya and offers practical amenities such as access to the megacable or cable car.
It is a park with all the space you need to do your activity. You can find good fields of basketball, microfutbol, volleyball, sand volleyball and big space to run or do activities as Yoga or just go and play with your dog. It is also sure to do anything you want with the protection of the police as the have a mobile office in the park. You have restaurants at the sides and you will be in downtown like in 5 minutes.
JOSE C — Google review
Great on Sundays if u like sports, yoga, running, cycling, aerobics , etc.
Sebas ( — Google review
Honestly one of the best experiences ever wish we had community experiences in a public park
Tattooed L — Google review
* Nice Place * Central Area * Need Improve A Lot Light At Night * No Secure Area At Night Hours * Regional Goberment Office
J. C — Google review
Before we couldn't use the dog park because of the drug users, but now the new mayor is cleaning up the park and having police be present. Now our dogs can ENJOY the dog park! There are two entrances, one needs to be repaired. The city needs to make signs (because no one has common sense anymore) to remind people to close the gates when you enter or leave, and to take your trash with you. There is room for the city to add two to three benches for dog parents to sit while their dogs socialize. Last is to fix the dogs exercise toys. It would be nice if they made the dog park bigger!
Mitzi C — Google review
Awesome open place to relax due the high time temperature of the city!
Enrique L — Google review
It's a nice enough city park but there isn't much going on. There aren't even park benches. It's right next to the cable car (teleférico or whatever it's called). There are a few vendors selling cut fruit and bubble gum. Unless you're going to the teleférico, there's nothing here for you.
Carl G — Google review
Beautiful and fun place to go =)
Cosmic P — Google review
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•+57 312 8121736•Tips and more reviews for Parque Olaya Herrera
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Pereira Plaza Shopping Center

4.5
(5984)
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4.0
(23)
Shopping mall
Shopping
Pereira Plaza Shopping Center is a well-established complex offering a diverse range of retailers, casual dining options, and local services. It also features a luxury hotel on "Via a Cerritos" with an inviting pool and serene lake. The hotel's standout feature is "Octavo by Rausch," a unique rotating restaurant providing diners with stunning 360-degree panoramic views.
It’s a Great shopping mall. The food court has a wide offer of Colombian, Mexican and other international plates
Jair V — Google review
The mall itself is OK but the first time I ate at their food court a week ago I got nasty food poisoning, and I'm still not well ! Was a sancocho de pollo from this place on the photo 'Las delicias de flor', maybe from the salad ? Was definitely this because I didn't eat anything else outside that day and I went straight home afterwards and started feeling unwell. Be careful what and where you eat in Pereira, it's the only city in Colombia I've had food poisoning !!
Graeme — Google review
Beautiful coffee shop location in Balboa
Katherine B — Google review
Very clean shopping mall. Good variety of stores.
David R — Google review
Nice and cozy place to go shopping or visit
Jäwer G — Google review
I like the place, it has fairly good places to go and things to buy but the ambience is far from interesting. Maybe it needs an extreme makeover.
Jorge A — Google review
Nice mall, we go there frequently, food court is very good and all the stores you need, nice place to stop and get a coffee or a bite to eat.
Jeff F — Google review
This Pereira Plaza mall represent in the begginigs of the city the most important mall with all the spaces and options that the people of the city needed. In this moment it is still beautiful but less current for the people that normally goes to the mall's of Victoria Centro Comercial and Parque Arboleda. This mall has still some banks, lots of locals of dressing, shoes locals, a lunch mall and some cafes where you can go and relax in the afternoon. The owners of the mall has done some awesome modifications in the decoration of this place and like this it has given a beautiful place to the people to go and spend some time here. All the entries has easy entry for the wheelchairs and has also good elevators for this kind of customers.
JOSE C — Google review
Calle 15 Este #13-110, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•https://www.pereiraplaza.co/•+57 63251582•Tips and more reviews for Pereira Plaza Shopping Center
7 min · 0.35 mi
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Victoria Mall

4.5
(17372)
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4.3
(108)
Shopping mall
Sights & Landmarks
Restaurant
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Victoria Mall is a multi-level shopping destination located in El Centro. Despite its location, the mall offers a range of stores, casual dining options, a casino, and kids' play areas. Visitors appreciate the beautifully designed atmosphere and the variety of stores that offer products without being overly expensive. The food court at the top level provides an enjoyable experience with impressive food options. Additionally, there is an old movie theater at the top and a small park outside for relaxation.
lots of shops, plenty of quality places to buy clothes etc, plus a good selection of places to eat with varied food choices.
Graham G — Google review
First time here they turned off the lights on is in middle of eating it's was 7:30 pm but 2nd time here art at Presto burgers and they are some of the best burgers I ate here so there's that
Elieis C — Google review
Victoria Mall is a delightful shopping destination that I fully recommend. The mall itself is beautifully designed, offering a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for shoppers. One of the highlights is the variety of stores available; they provide a good range of products without being overly expensive. This makes for an enjoyable shopping experience where you can find almost anything you need. The food options at Victoria Mall are impressive. The food court boasts a diverse selection, including coffee shops and bars, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a leisurely meal, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. Additionally, the availability of ample parking is a significant plus. It adds to the convenience of the visit, ensuring that starting and ending your trip to the mall is stress-free. Overall, Victoria Mall is a great place to shop, dine, and relax, making it a top choice for anyone in the area.
JOHN P — Google review
Nice small mall considering its location in this beautiful country. The neighborhood is not itself the best, it’s almost outside the downtown area, but still within El Centro. Right outside the main door, there are big letters forming a sign that reads "Pereira" where you may take pics to secure your Facebook bragging rights about actually being in Pereira. But the thing I appreciated the most is its food court at the top level where you can enjoy some fresher air in the hottest days. The little mall restaurants offer a decent variety of flavors for most budgets. Like in most parts of the city, affording some tasty steak is not a problema, and even here, which just about the same costs you’d pay for a Burger King in the old USA. The food then is also healthier, you won't find a MacDonalds, Domino Pizza or KFC here, but if you are the type of client that frequent these type of the junk food restaurants, you are gonna need more more than the average toilet paper they sell outside the restrooms, which is free here, but they sell them in insufficient quantities in a vending machine just outside the restroom area. It's always better to carry around your own paper, and this is a universal advice that applies to almost anywhere in the world you are traveling. Other than its restrooms and location, Victoria mall is not that far away than it’s more exclusive and affluent cousin Arbolela Mall (Centro Comercial Arbolela).
Carlos C — Google review
We entered from the square up a stairs that lead to the ground floor of the mall. There are shops around an open square that has a great place for young kids to play in. As we walked around we notice that the shops promoting some nice cloths, shoes, electronics and one Chinese store that is like a dollar store except that the prices are a bit higher. On the lower level there is a great pet store. The food court has some nice food to offer and the casino is doing a good trade. We went over to the cinema, we were disappointed in that they do not show any films in English. Our visit to the bathrooms was not the best, first the entrance to the woman’s side allows men to see straight into the bathroom area. Even though the bathroom was nicely decorated there was no toilet seats, no toilet paper,, no working hand dryer and no soap, other than that the place was clean.
Jodie M — Google review
Plenty of stores, an old movie theater at the top, a food area. It was SUPER crowded and not everyone was wearing a mask. Doesn't have a lot of open spaces but the small park outside is nice.
Sofía B — Google review
Great atmosphere and good restaurants
Andres L — Google review
Is quite a small mall but it has everything you need. The Bar zone is quite good. You'll have a good time in there, plus it has a nice view.
Javier G — Google review
Carrera 11 Bis no #17 -20, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•http://www.victoriacentrocomercial.com/•+57 606 3515313•Tips and more reviews for Victoria Mall
2 min · 0.12 mi
5

Plaza Victoria

4.5
(11012)
Shopping mall
Plaza Victoria in Pereira is a visual delight with its diverse architecture blending seamlessly around the area. The Plaza de Bolivar, at the heart of the city since the 18th century, is a must-visit. Inside the Cathedral of Lady of Poverty, you'll be surprised by its unique interior resembling a European mosque. The plaza offers various activities such as dining, shopping, and enjoying panoramic views of the city. It's also family-friendly with options for games and cinema.
From the Mall you can see all the square
Sergio G — Google review
I was Sunday afternoon very calm and family setting
Jersey N — Google review
The location is old and slighly run down, however, there are some newer things here that make the experience better. The air conditioners were broken, and at peak times, this felt like an oven. On the walls, they have an advertisement for a phone that released in 2019. And it is not like they are selling a used phonne because that advertisement has been posted for about two years in the same location. Overall, I think that the experience here could be much better overall, the saving grace being that there are some nice stores inside.
Nicho P — Google review
The biggest open space downtown, perfect for concerts. Lots of places to visit around this big venue.
Mauricio T — Google review
It's a chilling mall with diverse possibilities to spend your time: Food, drinks, shopping and a wonderful lookout of the downtown of the city. You can even take your children for games and cinema inside.
Roger Q — Google review
The view from the plaza is amazing. I wish I took a picture. It wasn't as full of people, which is nice with COVID19 cases going up again.
Luis B — Google review
Nice place to see a beautiful place of the center of Pereira, seeing the Mall Ciudad Victoria, the Supermarket Exito and the Cultural Center of Lucy Tejada. All of this at your disposition. It is a big place where from time to time they do some cultural activities, they bring some artists to sing, gastronomical stands, handcrafted stands and other interesting thing for all the people of the city. It has its security and plus the security of the supermarket and the mall Ciudad Victoria and the Cultural center Lucy Tejada. It is most of all the things that are at the sides of the Plaza Victoria that gives you a nice place, the plaza is not much of seeing as it is only a place in disposition of who needs it.
JOSE C — Google review
Worth visiting. Very safe for tourists. Lots of good places to eat on the third level.
Oscar B — Google review
Cra. 11, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•+57 318 5795407•Tips and more reviews for Plaza Victoria
3 min · 0.16 mi
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Centro Cultural Lucy tejada

4.6
(2603)
Cultural center
Centro Cultural Lucy Tejada, named after the renowned artist, was established in 2005 and is situated in the Ciudad Victoria sector of Pereira. The center houses various institutions such as the Pereira Cultural Institute, radio station Remigio Antonio Canarte, Pereira History Academy headquarters, and Municipal Library. It offers a wide range of cultural activities including music classes for all ages, plastic arts workshops, dance classes, and more.
The door is closed when I was visiting but there is a security guard inside the glass door that you can request for entry to ths museum. The entrance is free and can see many amardillo when I enter the first gallery right after I sign in from the security at the lobby on a book. A cool place to visit about the story of Lucy Tejada I could say.
Freddy H — Google review
It's one of the greatest cultural places of the city. The administration is often offering free creative courses such as music classes, dance, photography, drawing, reading, writing, signs language, and other cool stuff.
Bernardo B — Google review
Nice beautiful place with an art exposition. A lot of different cultural expositions. Library with all kinds of options A fresh place to be an enjoy and to actualize about the new and historical movements of the world, Colombia and Pereira.
JOSE C — Google review
It's place in Pereira Downtown and full of cultural activities. Within you will find a huge library, concert auditorium, dance teaching rooms as well as music teaching rooms too. Also cultural radio station rooms
Juan M — Google review
At first I thought it was just a library, but there's a lot more to it, also, it is a pokegym, so make sure to pay a visit some time
Cesar M — Google review
Excelent place to get in touch with arts and folklore
Gustavo G — Google review
Nice place
Santiago V — Google review
Really cool place
Steven — Google review
Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•Tips and more reviews for Centro Cultural Lucy tejada
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Under a 1-minute walk from Parque Arboleda Centro Comercial, here are a few close by recommendations for when you get hungry exploring around.

Coco Barril Resto Bar

4.3
(275)
$$$$affordable
Bar
Coco Barril Resto Bar is located on the second level and offers excellent steaks and other meat dishes. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a drink and appetizer while people-watching. Customers highly recommend trying their Moscow mule, as one is simply not enough. Additionally, the bar serves ice-cold beer and an awesome Picada, making it a must-visit for those looking for good food and drinks in a lively setting.
You gotta try their Moscow mule!!! So good that as you can notice on my added photos, one is simply not enough.
Antony A — Google review
Love this place, order a drink and an appetizer and just watch the people, very nice place, great atmosphere, and of course interesting people.
Jeff F — Google review
Worse place ever. Dont waist your money and time. Food horrible service worse. I do not recoment THIS PLACE AT ALL.
Walter C — Google review
Very bad service. I don't recommend
Yanet G — Google review
Nice little pub ice cold beer
Jay L — Google review
Good beer
Walter A — Google review
Awesome Picada!
Henao A — Google review
Super
Maria G — Google review
Cl. 6, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•http://www.facebook.com/cocobarrilrestobar•Tips and more reviews for Coco Barril Resto Bar

Restaurante Sumo

4.6
(1491)
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3.9
(92)
$$$$affordable
Restaurant
Restaurante Sumo is a popular spot in Pereira, offering a fusion of Asian flavors with a touch of sushi. The Ocean Crispy roll, for example, combines the delicate breaded scallop meat with smoked crab mayonnaise and fresh arugula wrapped in perfect sushi rice. Customers praise the restaurant for its delicious oriental food and great service. Some mention that the place is quiet and elegant, making it an ideal dining spot.
Delicious oriental food, good time of attention and good service. It's a quiet and elegant place. I absolutely recommend it.
Alonso T — Google review
The culinary offerings, regrettably, fall short in both flavor and quality, and the service provided is inattentive. We recommend considering an alternative, better imitation of Japanese culinary options.
Oscar G — Google review
UFO ! Uncommon Foodsphere Oriental way !
Stefano M — Google review
Management has a very bad attitude... Food is ok... Kind of place that makes you feel uncomfortable.. Its all about them not the customer ..
Ripple R — Google review
No air conditioner, and no breeze either. Excellent food and service, but the place is hot. Sweating bullets right now! 🥵
Santiago P — Google review
Same old, reliable restaurant that is consistent with flavor and service. I visited several times and still liked it a lot.
Carlos G — Google review
I love this restaurant. If you are in Pereira, you should try it. Amazing service, great food. You can sit outside if you want
Leidy V — Google review
Great food, and delicious recipes, highly recommended, the place, the attention everything it's top notch
Jhon Q — Google review
Cra. 13 #12 59, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•http://www.sumorestaurante.co/•+57 606 3386992•Tips and more reviews for Restaurante Sumo
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Restaurante Latino Cocina Popular

4.7
(1266)
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4.7
(224)
$$$$affordable
Restaurant
Colombian restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Pereira, Restaurante Latino Cocina Popular is a hidden gem that promises an unforgettable culinary journey through Colombia's diverse regions. This charming eatery offers a delightful fusion of Caribbean and South American flavors, showcasing authentic recipes that highlight the vibrant tastes from the Pacific coast to the Andes Mountains. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, enhanced by enthusiastic service that makes every visit special.
The food was so delicious. It was a great start in Colombia with so many different tastes. The owner is really friendly and interested in his dishes. He traveled to search for new tastes. You can really enjoy eating. Food ,drinks, desserts and the service is top. You have even a parking slot in front of the restaurant.
Flowery — Google review
Great outdoor restaurant and the owner is super passionate and friendly. Food was ordinary. Will return if in Pereira again.
Krystal P — Google review
Great place, great food, great service! Totally recommended. The group tried: Coconut shrimp fish, the beans, fried fish, and it was all fantastic. Met the Chef, he was great and friendly
Laura C — Google review
Phenomenal! The service by Santiago was excellent. I had no idea what Chontaduro was and he let me try a little bit which was very nice. I had the Chocoanos and I could not have been happier. It was so good that it made me start dancing in my seat!
J W — Google review
Four stars due to Latino being overpriced. The food is good, but the location’s not great and the ambience is just okay. We need a little more competition around here to bring prices back to fair market value. I heard a few locals complaining about the prices
Luca M — Google review
Everything we ate here was fantastic! We got lucky and happened to sit down next to the owner. He kindly explained the menu options to us and where the various dishes originated. We got jugos con leche - so good (especially the lemonada con coco). The sopa entrada is fantastic and our entrees were exceptional! I loved it so much that the owner came out with a recipe book and some guisos to try. I truly can't recommend this restaurant enough! If you're in Pereira, stop by and get some of the best food in Colombia!
Louisa M — Google review
The food amazing and so was the service. The owner sat with me for a few minutes and talked about the ingredients and flavors. You can tell he’s really passionate about what he does. I had the frijoles Pereiranos
Esteban M — Google review
Outstanding chontaduro Seafood stew. Delicious, unique and potent flavors. Good boiled herbs and rum cocktail also. Owner Miguel is very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend
Ian L — Google review
Av Belalcazar #19-28, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•https://www.latinococinapopular.com/•+57 311 3774180•Tips and more reviews for Restaurante Latino Cocina Popular

Ambar Restaurante

4.6
(1532)
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4.4
(416)
Temporarily Closed
$$$$expensive
Restaurant
Ambar Restaurante offers a high-quality dining experience with modern and chic ambiance. The attentive service and extensive menu make for a pleasant visit, despite some minor issues with the food temperature. The flavorful dishes, particularly the crab wheels appetizer and white fish ceviche, are beautifully presented. While some feel that the restaurant could use a bit of sprucing up in terms of interior decoration and menu options, it still comes highly recommended for its excellent culinary offerings.
I unfortunately was feeling rather ill the night I went to Ambar and only had drinks and appetizers before I had to leave. The experience, from reservation to leaving, was high quality. Ambar is modern and looks more like a chíc, big city establishment than a small-town Colombia restaurant. The service was attentive. The crab wheels appetizer was delicious, rich, and served with bread for dipping. The cocktail "de la casa" was thirst-quenching. I look forward to returning. Based on my small sampling, this place is full of flavor and class.
Tallis L — Google review
We came for lunch, nice setting and amazing service, very professional servers and much willing to accommodate. The menu is very extensive and inviting, unfortunately our spring rolls were cold inside (they did not charge us for them, very nice gesture), white fish ceviche is to die for!!! , plates are beautifully presented, My husband’s meat was cooked to perfection as well as my eggplants, although a little too sweet for my taste.
Yesica R — Google review
Really bad food. Such a shame as we loved it four years ago. Nachos with crab were really bad. Not sure it was crab as it seemed closer to porridge. Meat was really chewy and overcooked. Salad was swimming in balsamic. The first three wines we chose from the menu were not available. And the one available was not good. Really disappointed. Hopefully chef will change and quality will come back to what it was.
Philippe S — Google review
It’s a good place, but still needs a lot of work. Overall dishes are well presented but the goofy combination of flavors is a total shame. If you ask around most of the locals will tell you this is the best place around. Wrong. Even though it is a sophisticated place, food quality and service need to improve . We ordered 12 dishes. Most of the seafood comes with an overwhelming sweet fruity sauce (cucayo shrimps, deep fried shrimps and so on) it ruins the balance and feels somehow unpleasant. Side saldas are carelessly prepared and presented, they look like just came out of the supermarket bag. Stay away from those. On the other hand, dishes with crabmeat are very good, tasty and honest. Desserts are decent, try the chocolate ball, is fun.
Juan V — Google review
The soup (crema de maíz) is probably the best I have ever had in Colombia. Food is super yummy with great presentation. Just waited quite a while before we had it... so don’t come here super hungry!
Summer L — Google review
The food is delicious and the staff very kind.
Andrea C — Google review
Flavorful dishes and a variety of options with a predominantly meat heavy menu. I prefer it’s sister location, Carmela, since it feels more cozy and quaint, and has a larger selection of vegetarian options. This location can use a bit of a spruce up in regards to the interior decoration, menu holders, wine selection, and service. Overall still recommend for flavorful food and a good culinary experience.
Nicole C — Google review
Beautiful ambience great attention to detail and pretty good prices the food WAS completely amazing and the chef and staff very attentive I highly recommend visiting there
Jeremiah S — Google review
Cl. 14 #18-18, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia•http://www.diegopanesso.com/•+57 63158888•Tips and more reviews for Ambar Restaurante
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What's the weather like in Pereira?

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  • Pereira to Bogota drive
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  • Pereira to Cartagena drive
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  • Pereira to Santa Marta drive
  • Pereira to Guatape drive
  • Pereira to Bucaramanga drive
  • Pereira to Barranquilla drive
  • Pereira to Jardin drive

Explore nearby places

  • Pereira
  • Quimbaya
  • Salento
  • Montenegro
  • Armenia
  • Calarca
  • Manizales
  • Ibague
  • Jardin
  • Girardot
  • Medellin
  • Puerto Triunfo
  • Guatape
  • Cali
  • Bogota
  • Villavieja
  • Zipaquira
  • Santa Fe de Antioquia
  • Tocancipa
  • Tierra Negra
  • Villavicencio
  • Villa de Leyva
  • Paicol
  • Boyaca
  • Popayan
  • Paipa
  • San Agustin
  • Barichara
  • San Gil
  • Bucaramanga
  • Pasto

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