Cartagena Guide

The nightlife in Cartagena is very diverse and lively, with a range of options for different tastes and budgets. You can find clubs, bars, and venues that play salsa, jazz, reggaeton, electronic, and more genres of music. The most popular areas for nightlife are El Centro and Getsemani, where you can mingle with locals, tourists, and expats. The nightlife in Cartagena is usually busy almost every night of the week, but especially on weekends and holidays.

Essentials

Where

You can find popular nightlife areas are around the Plaza de los Coches in the Walled City and the Calle Media Luna in Getsemaní.

When

There is active nightlife on all days. Bars and discos are open until 2 AM or 3 AM on weekdays and until 5 AM on the weekends.

Costs

Expect to pay cover fees in discos and places with live music.

Dress codes

Clubs in Cartagena don't have dress codes.

Pictures

See https://pegateya.com/amigos/ for pictures of Cartagena's nightlife.

Venues

Some of the best places for nightlife in Cartagena are:

• Dolce Vita: A lively club with a diverse crowd and music, where you can find someone to match your tastes.
• La Movida: A chic and trendy club with a rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy cocktails and dance to Latin and international beats.
• Mister Babilla: A fun and wild club with live music and a carnival atmosphere, where you can groove to salsa, merengue, and reggaeton.
• Club Havana: A classic and elegant club with a Cuban vibe, where you can show off your salsa skills and listen to live jazz bands.
• La Jugada Clubhouse: A sophisticated and exclusive club with a VIP lounge, where you can mingle with celebrities and enjoy premium drinks.
• Eivissa: A modern and stylish club with a large dance floor, where you can party to electronic and house music.
• Tu Candela: A cozy and friendly club with a colorful decor, where you can drink and dance to a mix of genres.
• Fragma: A spacious and elegant club with a light show, where you can experience a high-end nightlife scene.

Champeta

Champeta is a musical genre from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It shows influences from African colonial settlements and contemporary African culture.