Colombia · CHIVA PARTY BUSES
A chiva is an open-sided wooden bus painted like a fruit crate, with a band or a sound system in the back. These 15 nights are compared on the route, the drinks included, and whether they end at a club or drop you back at the hotel.
4-hour Medellin city tour by Metro and Metrocable plus themed van. Barefoot Park, Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa, scenic views.
“It was a good tour! John was an amazing guide”
Dance on a chiva party bus through Cartagena, with photo stops at San Felipe and the letters, then finish at Taboo Disco Club.
“Our experience was very good! We had lots of fun and danced for hours!”
Cartagena Chiva party bus with pickup from Bocagrande areas, night photo stops, and optional Taboo Disco Club cover. Two hours of music.
“The music was fun but we didnt know that Cartagena party buses dont actually take you to real bar stops. They dont even let you buy alcohol on the bus. They have the same vendors hustling on the streets selling you the same tired beer and cocktails from the street and they dont leave you alone. They reached thekr hands all in the bus touching us trying to get are attention! All the other party buses I have attended have given out free shots and take you to 2 or 3 bars. This took you to landmarks that were too dark to see at night and a park with homeless…”
Private Chiva tour in Buga with English and Spanish audio, key landmarks plus three food stops, including empanadas, sweets, wine, and coffee.
“This tour is short and sweet! It was the perfect way to spend a Thursday afternoon in Buga. The tour gives you historical details of the sites while the audio explains detals and history of the city and each stop.”
Ride a chiva through Cartagena’s key independence sites, bay views, and the UNESCO Walled City, plus included entry to San Felipe Fort.
“It was a very informative experience. Very hot they should consider installing some fans in the chiva. Also make it accessible for people with certain handicap restrictions. They would get more clients. Overall very good..”
Cartagena night party on a chiva bus with music and dance, plus photo stops at Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Fort, and Cartagena letters.
“It was a fun experience. However, the name of the Chiva bus changed but we were not given updated information. We waited over 30 minutes before the correct bus found us. The tour guide was great. The music was excellent. Overall, positive experience.”
A music-filled chiva tour through key Cartagena photo stops and the San Felipe fort, with an included castle visit and guided Old City walk.
“They played great music while showing some historic sites and the fort. Highly recommend you sunblock it up before and bring some water.”
Ride Cartagena at night on a decorated party bus with a DJ, dance time on wheels, and quick photo stops at famous landmarks for $18.
“Esse foi, sem dúvida, um dos passeios mais animados que fizemos em Cartagena! Subir numa chiva rumbera e transformar um simples ônibus em pista de dança foi uma experiência única e contagiante. Com música alta, luzes coloridas e um clima de festa, dançamos, rimos e curtimos cada momento. Durante o tour, fizemos três paradas rápidas: - O Monumento das Botas Velhas - O imponente Castelo San Felipe - E o Letreiro de Cartagena Este último, porém, impossível tirar uma foto sozinho no horário noturno. Um ponto de atenção: realmente pode ser difícil localizar o ônibus certo entre tantas chivas no mesmo local de encontro. Isso poderia ser mais organizado pela…”
Ride Cartagena’s classic chiva for 4 hours with a bilingual guide, big photo stops, and a San Felipe castle visit in one smooth plan.
“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!”
Cartagena Chiva tour with hotel pickup: India Catalina and Zapatos Viejos photos, San Felipe views, and a guided Old Town walk.
“Guia muito bom, forneceu muitas informações interessantes. Porém, o veículo bem precário…”
Ride a chiva bus through Cartagena with a historian guide, panoramic views, and San Felipe Castle entry for $35 in about 3 hours.
“The entire trip is awesome, we went to different places, like de sapatos viejos, el Castillo de San Felipe, the old city of cartagena. In every place we had the opportunity to take pictures and buy souvenirs. It was amazing”
Chiva tour in Cartagena with photo stops, the UNESCO Castillo de San Felipe, Getsemaní street art views, Bocagrande bay, and the Walled City.
“Travel guide was good and explained things well.. however, having assigned seats on a bus you're getting on and off of often is beyond ridiculous. Ruined the whole trip!! The guide allowed people to complain about the only black ppl on the bus sitting in different spots, but other ppl were sitting in different spots and not one complaint. I could have done without having to feel targeted. Never again! And to the ppl complaining, please grow up! We are not school kids sitting in a classroom. Who cares where you sit, when youre getting off in less than 10min. Smh”
A 4-hour night chiva ride through Cartagena, with quick photo stops, a scenic Fort view, and a nightclub entry in the historic center.
“This experience is all about the vibe. It all depends what groups of people are in the Chiva and your own personal vibe. The experience for me was just ok. I was not aware that you could bring alcohol to the Chiva. I was also not aware that you have to get on a rickety ladder to get on and off the Chiva. The guide is very inclusive and plays all type of music even music that you request. Prior to getting on the Chiva, I had taken a panoramic tour of Cartagena. So, I did not need to get off and look at the monuments. Overall, it was an…”
Ride a traditional chiva through Cartagena’s night highlights with crossover music, a live entertainer, BYOB stops, and an 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.”
Chiva tour in San Andrés with Casa Museo Isleña, Morgan's Cave, West View, Hoyo Soplador (when blowing), and San Luis beach.
“It’s a great option to get to know the island by road, specially if you don’t have many days. However, a few things feel like a tourist trap. I do not recommend going to the Cueva de Morgan and the Hoyo Soplador - definitely not worth it, and the two more expensive things in the tour. The Casa Museo is very interesting and I would totally recommend it. La West View is ok, but lacks good infrastructure. In total, be prepare to pay and pay Casa Museo - 10.000 pesos (totally worth it) Cueva de Morgan - 20.000 pesos (do not recommend) West View - 10.000 pesos (ok…) Hoyo soplador…”
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