pereira

Pereira is a surname of Portuguese origin, meaning "pear tree." It is common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking communities, and has given rise to place names and family names across the Lusophone world.

Pereira, Colombia: Pereira is the capital city of Risaralda Department in western Colombia, located in the Andean region within the Coffee Cultural Landscape. It lies in the Otún River valley near the western slope of the Central Cordillera and forms a metropolitan area with the adjacent municipality of Dosquebradas. The city is a major economic and transport hub for the region, served by Matecaña International Airport. Its economy centers on coffee processing and export, agroindustry, textiles, commerce, and services. Pereira hosts several universities and cultural institutions and is known for its parks and historic neighborhoods, reflecting its role in the broader coffee region. The city is part of the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2011, which highlights the area's historical coffee-production heritage and landscape.