Guide to Cartagena's Nightlife

You're planning a visit to Cartagena de Indias and want to know the best places to go out and party, or as we say in Colombia, have a "rumba"? Let me tell you about the nightlife in this colonial city and recommend the best places to go out in Cartagena de Indias, along with some useful tips.

The nightlife in Cartagena de Indias may not be as big as in Bogotá or Medellín, but it's not far behind. Cartagena is smaller than these two cities, but its enormous tourist appeal ensures there are plenty of places to go out and have a good time. Alongside the nightlife in Bogotá and Medellín, the nightlife in Cartagena de Indias is among the best in Colombia.

In Colombia, people usually go out in groups and head to venues where they reserve tables for eating and drinking. At a certain hour of the night, when people are in the mood, they get up, dance around the tables, and mingle with others.