The 15 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.Salsa & Bachata in Medellín with Bryant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Private salsa and bachata lesson with Bryant near Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín. 1h15, $39, water included.

“Excellent class. Initially felt a little self conscious doing the class in the open air but within seconds my instructor helped me relax and feel comfortable. They were very patient with my complete inexperience and I left with a solid foundation of the basic steps to try out at a salsa club. Lots of fun too”

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10.Friday Night Street Salsa and Bar Crawl in Cali, Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

A guided Friday night salsa street crawl in Cali with discounts at local bars, dancing on La Calle del Sabor, and two clubs to finish.

“My husband and I ended up on a private tour with a lovely young guide. We were really only interested in the street salsa locations so that's where we went, and we skipped the clubs. Our guide called for and paid for an Uber to go from one location to another The spectacle of so many people was amazing! Definitely, a must see! Our guide took such good care of us, guiding us through the crowds. There were lots of food and beverage sellers, including many different types of alcohol.”

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11.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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12.Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Crazy Rumba in Cartagena: two hours of Salsa and Champeta basics, a welcome cocktail, and time to practice on the dancefloor in Getsemaní.

“We were the only people who booked the class so we had 2 hour lessons all to ourselves! The instructor was fun and patient. The space is large and comfortable with air conditioning. I would do this again because me and my boyfriend did not want it to end.”

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13.RiCo Salsa Tour: Cali Real

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

RiCo Salsa Tour in Cali blends salsa history stops, private one-way transport, drinks, and a guided class, ending at a classic bar.

“The tour was great. I was in low season and since we were just two on the tour, we got a super personnalised tour. Suzanna was our guide and brought us to lots of different place to know more about salsa history : music, singer, dance and instruments. She passed to us her passion of salsa music and the sense of community that music brings. I recommend.”

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14.Experience the joy of Salsa. Have fun while learning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Learn Colombian salsa basics in Bogotá’s La Candelaria, with a free Cuba Libre or beers and a USB of popular salsa music.

“My sister and I did this salsa lesson together. It was one of my favorite parts of our visit to Colombia. Our instructor, Andrea, is an amazing salsa dancer herself but made it extremely easy to pick up the steps as she encouraged us to let loose and have fun during the process. Definitely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to learn some basic salsa moves while having an enjoyable time.”

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15.Cali Salsa Tour: Learn the history, dance and play instruments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

A 3-hour Cali salsa history tour with stops at iconic music sites, hands-on dance basics, and time to play instruments.

“We did the salsa tour with Alejandro and we all had a great time. We loved how interactive and fun the whole experience was!”

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