Cartagena · SALSA, CHIVAS & NIGHTLIFE
15 reviewed
Nights here run on live salsa, cold aguardiente, and a chiva bus with a band on the back. Below are the best ways to spend one: rooftop bar crawls, Cafe Havana salsa nights, party-bus loops through Getsemani, with prices, group sizes, and exactly which drinks and dance lessons come included.
6-hour Cartagena pub crawl in Getsemaní with dance lessons, free shots, and 3 club stops for $20 per person.
“The guides were very nice and made sure everyone was comfortable and inebriated enough lol. Camilla and Marbeluz went out of their way for the night while still making sure we were safe. There was something for everyone.”
Cartagena party bus tour with a lively guide, quick photo stops near famous landmarks, and a $20 night drive that keeps the energy up.
“We went to different places and we danced. The tour guide on the party bus really make an effort wuth the english. At the end, Legacy is the mc and he was very energetic. He got us in the club named Tattoo annd it was really fun. He made sure i got to my hotel safely. If go Cartegena, Columbia, please make sure you do the party bus. I really had a lot of fun”
Learn salsa in air-conditioned Getsemaní, then dance through Cartagena bars and end with live music at Café Havana. Drinks included.
“We booked the salsa course with expectation to be with different people in a group. Turned out, that just me and my friend are the only participants. As two females we got other 2 female teachers. Which is unfortunately not authentic at all. We were not informed in advance, that we will be the only once. As we canceled we just got 50% of the money back. Sad that they offer such kind of unorganized event!”
2-hour Cartagena party boat in the bay with a nightclub ticket, open bar, dancing, and a sunset-style cruise.
“La experiencia ha sido increíble. Los guías son súper atentos y realmente se esfuerzan por hacer que uno la pase increíble en la actividad. 100% recomendado.”
Cartagena party-bus tour with hotel pickup, guided sights, music and dance, plus an optional night stop at Taboo for about $11.
“Poor communication. Despite the initial booking confirming pickup at the hotel I selected, the host did not contact us until the day of the excursion via WhatsApp to say that this was not the pickup location and that we needed to meet at a different location we were unfamiliar with as tourists. We are not from this country and do not always have reliable signal or data access for WhatsApp, so the message did not come through until one hour before the scheduled time—which is also the time they expected to pick us up. This caused unnecessary stress and confusion and could have been avoided with clearer and earlier communication.”
Chiva city tour in Cartagena with Bay views, Old Shoes photos, Fort San Felipe entry, India Catalina, and a UNESCO walled-center walk.
“Excellent tour!! Very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Plenty of time at each stop. Guides are willing to take pictures and explain everything very well. Guides also took own pictures that you can purchase at the end, but they don’t force you to buy them. My favorite part of the trip!”
A 3-hour private Cartagena bar crawl for guys and bachelor parties, led by Jhonatan for easy club hopping and conversation.
“Jonathan was a lot of fun. He knew the area very well and took us to several amazing bars/clubs that we would have not known of otherwise. He was definitely the best way to experience the night life of such an amazing city.”
3 hours on a chiva party bus in Cartagena with guided stops, iconic photo spots, a dance show, and free entry to a disco.
“El tour de por si vale mucho la pena, pero estaba demasiado lleno, fue agotador, no nos podiamos casi mover y varias personas se bajaron en la primera parada.”
Cartagena chiva tour with bilingual guide, photo stops at Cartagena Letters, and a guided visit to Castillo San Felipe in 4 hours for $31.
“Such a fun and vibrant experience in Cartagena! The chiva ride was full of energy, great music, and a wonderful atmosphere. The communication with the team was clear and smooth from the beginning. Definitely a charming and unique activity to enjoy the city’s spirit!”
A colorful chiva rumbera in Cartagena turns the streets into a dance floor with a DJ, quick photo stops, and a 2-hour party ride.
“The activity was okay. The hardest part was locating which bus we were going to be on when we got to the meeting point. Several locals had to help with that. It would be helpful to know that each bus has its own name and which one was ours. It felt like we were thrown on which ever had space. The tour guides were communicative minus that detail. The bus arrived and the seating didn’t leave space for the actual party where some buses had enough room to dance a bit. I was limited to sitting so i couldn’t really get into it like I have on a previous chiva…”
A 4-hour Cartagena Chiva city tour with India Catalina, Old Shoes, panoramic San Felipe views, and a guided walk inside the walled center.
“Our tour never occurred No Show from the tour guide”
Ride a classic Colombian chiva at night through Cartagena, with BYOB, a live entertainer, photo stops, and optional Getsemaní disco.
“1h de retard .. aucune communication au client .. j’ai du courir derrière tous les bus pour savoir si c’était mon bus où non. J’ai du rentrer chez moi tellement c’était désespérant d’attendre… les bus dans la rue sont à 30-40min pesos… deux fois moins chère.”
Party by Chiva in Cartagena with panoramic walled-city views, Las Botas Viejas, Cartagena letters, and optional Taboo nightclub entry in 2 hours.
“It has been a pleasure to share this wonderful experience with you. See you in a next opportunity.”
Sunset boat party in Cartagena with an open bar, Old Town stroll, live music dinner spot, and Getsemaní night tour plus club tickets.
Party-bus night in Cartagena with city sights, music, and landmark photo stops including San Felipe de Barajas Fort.
“No pasaron por nosotros al hotel. Tuve que llamar y preguntar porque no venían ni nos contactaban. No nos dieron la cerveza que decía que venía incluida, no se pararon en la licoreria. No nos dejaron en el hotel.”
