Colombia Nightlife Guide
{The Best Party City In Colombia}
Colombia Nightlife Guide
{The Best Party City In Colombia}
It’s the blog you’ve all been waiting for.
To be straight up, you can’t escape the Party when you travel to a place like Colombia.
Even if you go there with every intention not to party, you will eventually be sucked in.
So with that being said, you may as well do it right.
Here’s The Ultimate Colombia Nightlife Guide, and dare I say the last Colombia nightlife guide you’ll ever need…
Cartagena
Best Area in Cartagena For Nightlife
The Cartagena nightlife scene is situated in the areas of Getsemani and the Old Town.
And I can confidently say that these areas in Cartagena are up there for the top Colombia nightlife hotspots among tourists.
Must Read: Cartagena Nightlife Guide {Where To Party In Cartagena Colombia}
Best Clubs In Cartagena
Eivissa
Monday-Sunday 9pm-4am
We made a new saying while immersing ourselves in the Cartagena nightlife scene…
“When in doubt, Eivissa”.
No matter which night it was, we always found ourselves at Eivissa. Eivissa is not only one of the best Cartagena clubs, but in fact, it's up there for some of the best Colombia nightlife.
No matter which night you choose to go out it is always the best club in Cartagena, and without a doubt up there for some of the best nightlife in Colombia.
It’s located in the Old Town of Cartagena, right next to the clock tower (I know you know what I’m talking about). Eivissa has got two floors, one of the floors with Latin/Hip Hop music and the top floor (which is a rooftop by the way) playing house music.
Alquimico
Monday-Thursday & Sunday 6pm-2am
Friday & Saturday 6pm-3am
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Alquimico is for the boujee-est of travelers, for those who appreciate a unique cocktail and a low-key night out. This Cartagena party spot offers the most premium, alcoholic beverages in the entire city, but keep in mind, if you are looking for a wild night out, then don’t go to Alquimico.
However, if what you're after is a more upper-class Colombia nightlife experience, Alquimico is your guy.
Media Luna Hostel Party
Wednesdays 9pm-3am
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Not only is Media Luna Hostel the best party hostel in Cartagena, but they have transformed the top two floors of this hostel into a nightclub which is poppin’ every Wednesday from 9pm-3am.
Believe me when I say it deserves a spot on this list of the best Colombia nightlife. Of course, guests of the hostel get free entry and don’t have to line up, but the rest of Cartagena lines up down Calle 30 to get into the haven of absolute madness!
Needless to say, if you are looking to get some solid shut-eye then don’t stay at Media Luna Hostel on a Wednesday night.
Café Havana
Wednesday-Saturday 8pm-3.30am
Café Havana is the number one salsa bar in Cartagena! Located in Getsemani, Café Havana blares music that can be heard from streets away, making it impossible not to go and see what all the excitement is about!
With live salsa music, an atmosphere like no other and an unbeatable location, Café Havana is certainly one of the best places to party in Colombia!
Café Del Mar
Monday-Sunday 5pm-2am
Café Del Mar is undoubtedly one of the most famous places to grab a drink in Cartagena.
If you choose to go to Café Del Mar, do yourself a favor and go in time for sunset! It’s located on the historic walls of Cartagena and offers a crazy beautiful view of the Cartagena coastline.
Café Del Mar also happens to be one of the most expensive places in Cartagena, so if it’s not within your budget, feel free to join the other tourists and sit along the walls near Café Del Mar to watch the sunset!
Isla Cholon Cartagena
Every Weekend & Most Major Holidays
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Located about 45 minutes away from Cartagena is Isla Cholon, better known as Cartagena’s party island, and dare I say the wildest Colombia bachelor party spot.
Every weekend the wildest of partygoers head over to Isla Cholon to experience the hedonism that they’ve been anticipating all week, and it doesn’t disappoint.
Isla Cholon is part of Isla Baru, in the Rosario Islands which are so well known and loved among locals and tourists. Not only do people party along the beach, but the majority of them take their own boats out and have their private parties overlooking the faultless coast of Cartagena.
The best way to do this is to organize a speedboat from the port in Cartagena to Isla Cholon, however, this can be a bit pricey for some, costing around $140 USD per person. In saying this, you will be able to get better rates if you organize this with a larger group.
Townhouse Rooftop
Monday-Sunday 8pm-1am
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The Townhouse Rooftop is yet another favorite of ours when it comes to Cartagena nightlife.
Located in the Old Town surrounded by the historical walls that once protected the city of Cartagena, Townhouse Rooftop is the most perfectly situated rooftop bar to meet with your friends and pregame before heading out to the wilder parts of the night i.e. Eivissa. The prices are great, the view is even better, and it’s just an overall good time at Townhouse Rooftop.
Chiva Party Bus
Every Night 8.30pm-12am
Price: $17 USD per person
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Are you traveling solo and want to find friends to party with?
The Cartagena Chiva Bus is the answer to your prayers.
It’s one of the most popular ways to get into the Cartagena nightlife scene, as you spend a few hours getting drunk and dancing on this bus that takes you all around the streets of Cartagena while you do it.
Included in the price you get unlimited rum and cokes, and free entrance to the club that they drop you off at the end of the party bus tour.
Best Party Hostels In Cartagena
Media Luna Hostel
Media Luna Hostel is by far the best party hostel in Cartagena. Not only because of its two-level nightclub that is packed to the brim with riotous party goers, but the overall social vibe here is always vibrantly upbeat with nothing but travelers looking for a good time.
Every evening there is some sort of entertainment at the hostel, whether it is salsa classes, karaoke, or a live band, there’s always something to get the party started, which is what makes Media Luna Hostel the best party hostel in Cartagena.
Also, they have a pool, which is absolutely necessary with Cartagena’s tropical heat!
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Casa En El Agua (San Bernardo Islands)
If you haven’t heard of Casa En El Agua, it’s literally a party hostel in the middle of the ocean (if you don’t speak any Spanish, the name directly translates to ‘house in the water’).
So it is technically not part of Cartagena, but in order to get to Casa En El Agua you must take a boat from the port of Cartagena. Therefore, it’s usually part of everyone’s Cartagena itinerary anyways.
If you’re lucky and get a good group of people who want to party as much as you do, Casa En El Agua turns into one of the best party hostels in Colombia. However, this is all depending on the crowd that is staying there at the time.
We stayed for two nights, and on the first night everyone was literally completely wasted dancing on tables, and the second night (as lots of people left and new people came) it was a bit tamer and it only got as wild as a few drinking games.
Nonetheless, it’s an absolutely stunning once in a lifetime opportunity. Though it only houses around 20 people at a time so be sure to book early.
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Medellin
Best Area In Medellin For Nightlife
Anyone who has been to Colombia knows that Medellin is one of the best places to indulge yourself in what is considered to be some of the best Colombia nightlife.
The Medellin nightlife scene is predominantly situated in Parque Lleras, which is part of El Poblado – the ‘tourist zone’ of Medellin. Most of the bars and clubs in El Poblado close at around 4am, so if you wish to continue the party you’ll have to head to the local areas, which are located about a 15-minute taxi ride away.
Just a tip: It might feel slightly more sketchy partying in the local area being tourists, and the whiter (or more gringo) you are the more you stick out. However, for the most part, we had a great time and ended up coming back multiple times.
Must Read: The Ultimate Medellin Nightlife Guide {Where To Party In Medellin}
Best Clubs In Medellin
La Octava (Ball Pit Bar)
Monday-Saturday 4pm-1am
Sunday 1pm-1am
This is arguably the most unique bar in the world.
At least it’s the most unique bar that I’ve ever been to!
La Octava is a Medellin bar that has an actual ball pit! Although this can be kinda dangerous if you really think about it, it sure is a lot of fun to go crazy in that ball pit while you’re drunk!
I will say that this bar doesn’t play the best music, nor does it have much of a dancefloor, but we all come here for the ball pit and then move on to the next bar shortly after.
Envy Rooftop Bar
Monday 12pm-12am
Sunday & Tuesday 9am-12pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am-2am
Friday 9am-4am
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With views as gorgeous as Medellin, it would be a sin not to have a rooftop bar that overlooks it all! Envy Rooftop is a classy Medellin party spot where you can grab some cocktails while overlooking the spectacular Medellin view.
It’s not only somewhere to go at night, but Envy Rooftop is also open during the day which makes it a great pregame spot.
Envy Rooftop Bar is without a doubt one of the best places for partying in Colombia!
Midnight Club
Wednesday-Saturday 8pm-2am
Sunday-Tuesday CLOSED
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I think what makes Midnight Club one of the best Medellin nightlife spots is the perfect fusion of reggaeton and hip hop that they play all night.
One step in this club and you’ll be there till it closes, no doubt! Partying in Colombia doesn’t get much better than this!
Los Patios Hostel Pub Crawl
Fridays 8pm
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If you happen to be traveling alone and want to find friends to go out with then get yourself on the Los Patios Hostel Pub Crawl!
It’s on every Friday night from 8pm and they will take you to all of the best Medellin nightlife spots!
Where To Party In Medellin After 4am
So lots of us still want to kick on after all the El Poblado bars and clubs close for the night.
However, in order to keep the party going you will need to take a 15-minute taxi to the following clubs.
Pro Tip
It’s a more local area, so if you’re by yourself or get sketched out easily then I’d probably recommend to give it a miss.
Definitely go to these clubs if you’re in a group!
Club Seven
Everyday 12 midnight-7am
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Club Seven is definitely the most touristy club in this area!
In fact, there is a tourist bus that usually drops off partygoers at some point during the night.
It opens at midnight, so that’s how you know it’s dedicated to the recovery sesh.
Club Fahrenheit
Open until 7am
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