The Hydrographic basin of the ‘Rio Blanco’ is a part of the occidental slope of the Colombian Central Andean mountain range. It belongs to the municipality of Manizales and is located at 1.6 kilometers – one mile- far from the north-oriental side of the urban limits of the town, next to some neighborhoods such as: ‘La Sultana’, ’Minitas’, ‘La Cumbre’ and ‘La Toscana’.

This basin extends itself through the north-oriental area , right upper side of the ‘Rio Chinchina’ basin. Inside this hydrographic basin, it is located the highest point of Manizales called ‘La Linea’, which is 3800 meters above sea level.

To arrive to this place there are two roads available, there is a possibility of different kinds of lodging and communication systems as phones and radio-phones. The hospitality of native people who protect the reservation is an advantage because they become the best hosts for the visitors, who can count on the security and accessibility of the region.


Geographic Characteristics:
Las Delicias is the mid point of the reserve and its geographic position is 5° 4' 21'' N; 75°32'00'' W.

Topographic Characteristics:
This is a protected natural reserve with altitude ranging from 2240 to 3790 meters above sea level and an extension of 4343 hectares. The average rainfall per year is 2500 mm and the average temperature is 11ºC.