Cali
If you only visit one salsa bar in Cali, make sure it's Zaperoco. Here the veteran DJ spins salsa con golpe (salsa with punch) from old vinyl while…
Must-see nightlife in Cali & Southwest Colombia
Popayán
One of the best cafes in town, preparing a wide variety of hot and cold beverages using high-quality beans from around the country. There are so many…
Cali
In a shopfront in a strip mall, this local institution of a salsa bar attracts a lively caleño crowd who come for the great music and laid-back vibe. Most…
Popayán
On the outskirts of town, this vibrant neighborhood salsa place is as authentic as it gets. Take a seat in one of the vintage booths beneath the hundreds…
Cali
Popular with locals and travelers alike, this large salsa bar near Loma de la Cruz is always buzzing. The tables are pushed right up against the walls,…
Cali
Hosted in a lovely open-air dance hall upstairs at the senior citizens association, this is Cali's original and best viejoteca (seniors disco), where the…
Cali
This large, iconic, unpretentious 2nd-floor salsateca features a large dance area overseen by posters of famous salsa singers. While it sometimes feels…
Cali
Located on the top floor of a tower block in downtown, this open-air bar has DJs spinning quality crossover music, plus great cocktails made from high…
Cali
This San Antonio institution does great coffee (including some odd options – lemon coffee, anyone?) and a wide range of desserts, the best of which are…
Cali
This is a friendly neighborhood shop-bar hybrid in San Antonio that's been around for over 70 years. Cheap beer accompanies classic salsa and bolero and…
Cauca & Huila
On San Agustín's central plaza, this popular cafe offers a wide variety of beverages (coffee COP$3500 to COP$6000) using certified coffee from local farms…
Popayán
A groovy cafe-bar/gallery that attracts a good mix of locals, visitors and expats and serves organic local coffee, hervidos (fruit infusions), and their…
Cauca & Huila
This laid-back cafe-bar has an arty vibe that's conducive to conversation over beers or cocktails. It also serves up San Agustín's best pizzas (COP$12,000…
Popayán
The place to go in the center to show off your salsa moves on the little dance floor. It sometimes has live bands, but can be hit or miss, depending on…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
It seems that half the town comes here to party: there's often live Andean music after 10:30pm and the convivial atmosphere is fueled by hervidos …
Popayán
In a busy street in the center, this cozy Popayán classic plays tango, bolero and Ranchera on scratched old vinyls.
Cali
Set in a huge white dome in Menga, this high-energy club is full of glamorous young caleñas dancing on tables while high-tech lasers slash through clouds…
Cali
Not big on dancing? Find a table at this buzzing rock bar in El Peñon that's popular with all kinds of locals for live bands, the friendly service and…
