The 11 Best Salsa Nights in Colombia

1.Salsa & Bachata Nightlife Tour in Medellín with a Local Dancer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Salsa and bachata nightlife tour in Medellín with local dancer Ahmadi. Class, rooftop stop, social dancing. $45, 4 to 5 hours.

“Recommendation: For the price, include a drink that isn’t a shot a aguardiente. Especially since the break consists of going to a rooftop bar. The tour starts off with a class showing the basic fundamentals. If you do not speak Spanish, go to the front to make it easier to follow along. The second portion is open dancing where everyone could jump in, rotate partners, and just enjoy the music. It was a mix of all levels—from first-timers to experienced dancers—and the vibe was super welcoming.”

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2.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Walk through Cali’s salsa roots and street art, from Jairo Varela murals to Cimarrón Salsa Bar, with a Spanish guide and dance tips.

“This is a free Walking tour by "Beyond Colombia" that viator charge for. I suggest booking directly for free and giving money as tips to the guide instead of giving money to Viator”

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3.Salsa Tour in Cartagena with admission Ticket to Café Havana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Salsa class in Getsemaní, bar-hop with drinks, and Café Havana admission included. 3-hour Cartagena night tour, $105.

“My advice to the tour operator would be to put the word PRIVATE on the tour. The description and photos lead you to believe it is a shared activity. Not worth the money.”

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4.Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Private 90-minute salsa and Latin rhythm class in Bogotá for beginners and experienced dancers, with English support and tailored coaching.

“I would definitely recommend taking a salsa class with Julien. He was a great instructor and tailored the class to our skill level. One of the most fun things we did in Bogota.”

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5.Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13Best value

Walk Cali’s salsa streets with a local guide, linking music, graffiti, and resistance for a powerful history of cultura popular.

“This tour provided an interesting perspective into Cali life and the important role of music in the history and culture of the city. Cris was an engaging guide who clearly loves salsa - get ready to dance!”

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6.Salsa Bar Hopping in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Three salsa stops in Cali, from a San Antonio sunset opener to Barrio Obrero finals. Includes shots, beer discounts, and photos.

“Fantastic introduction to the city. The guides were enthusiastic and fun. I had a fantastic night discovering the city and some bars before settling in a salsa dance club where the guides patiently taught me the moves. I didnt dance well but but i had alot of fun, the guides set me me up with dance partners in an attempt to help me get out of my comfort zone but i ended up dancing with the guides most of the night because that was comfortable for me. They also stayed with me until the end to ensure i got home safe. Truly excellent night.”

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7.Salsa & Music Tour of Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Small-group Cali salsa tour with a dance class, instruments practice, local club stops, and included drinks, guided in English.

“The tour was great. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history. We went to very local salsa clubs and danced alongside with them. Doesn’t matter what lever your dancing is at, everyone is welcomed. The closing show was great as well. Highly recommend.”

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8.Group Salsa Class in Cartagena, Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

One-hour beginner-friendly group salsa class in Cartagena's Getsemaní, with live entertainment and optional drinks.

“The experience was awesome! This is the class to take if you want to learn Salsa fundamentals…the instructor did an amazing job”

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9.Friday Salsa Pub Crawl in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Three-hour Cali salsa pub crawl with Ana, three bars, beer and spirit discounts, brandy shot, dance shows, and reserved spots.

“Ana was a great guide. Very cool girl. Enjoyed going around the various spots with her. The only improvement is to include at least a cheap beer/drink at each establishment. We got shots of aguardiente at the first place, but that was all. I was surprised by having to pay for drinks everywhere and by having to pay 20,000 entry fee at the club. I’ve done bar crawls in Europe that are much cheaper and provide a lot more! So value-wise it’s not so good, but I had fun and met nice people, which is the point!”

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10.The Cali Salsa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 5h 30m · from $77

A half-day Cali salsa tour with museum stops, Grupo Niche history, local food, and dance classes from beginner to advanced.

“Good trip, but maybe a little long lechture at the Museum De Salsa for a non -spanish person. As alway, friendly people everywhere!”

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11.Historical Salsa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★1.8 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

A 2-hour salsa history walk in Cali with stops at Jairo Varela landmarks, a museum visit, and a small food tasting, guided in English or Spanish.

“No llegó el guía ni el soporte brinda solución en ese caso, simplemente no brindan el servicio”

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