Dancers at Dulce Jesus Mio
Medellin Nightlife
Several existing sites have a directory of all the bars and clubs, however for my Medellin nightlife directory, I’m building a list from personal experience and recommendations by Colombian friends.
As a rule of thumb, when it comes to nightlife in Medellin, the farther away from Parque Lleras you venture, the less likely you’ll be sharing the bar or club with other foreigners. All venues are within Medellin city limits, unless otherwise noted.
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Sample Week
New to town and want to start partying in Medellin right away, regardless of the night? Options are limited early in the week, however here are a few suggestions to help you find Medellin’s party people:
- Sunday – Karma (reggaeton, hip hop) or Tropical Cocktails (Sabaneta)
- Monday – La Octava (rock)
- Tuesday – El Eslabon Prendido (live salsa)
- Wednesday – B-Lounge (crossover, ladies night)
- Thursday - Babylon (crossover, ladies night) or Bendito Seas (crossover, ladies night)
- Friday – Dulce Jesus Mio (crossover) or Trilogia Bar (live cover band + crossover DJ)
- Saturday – Luxury Discoteca (reggaeton) or Son Havana (live salsa band)
Discotecas (Dance Clubs)
The majority of the discotecas en Medellin play crossover music, which means you’ll hear a mix of different genres throughout the night, including: salsa, reggaeton, vallenato, cumbia, merengue, bachata, popular rock, and electronica.
A late night performance inside Prizma Discoteca
Barrio Colombia
- Amarna Unica – Carrera 43G #27 – 10. Egyptian-theme with bellydancing performances.
- Karma – just off Carrera 43G, around the corner from Indiana Bar. Reggaeton only.
- Luxury Discoteca – Carrera 43G (opposite Trilogia). Reggaeton only.
- Mia VIP Room – Calle 25 #43G – 25. Modern Miami-style club.
- Prizma Discoteca – just off Carrera 43G, around the corner from Indiana Bar. Reggaeton only.
- The End – Calle 25 #43G, on the same block as Mia. Reggaeton & electronica only.
- Trilogia Bar – Carrera 43G #24 – 08. Live band.
- Tutaina Tuturuma – Calle 26 #43G.
Inside B-Lounge on a Wednesday night
Parque Lleras & Poblado
- Babylon Discoteca - Carrera 41 #9-22
- Bendito Seas – Calle 10A. Thursday is ladies night: 20,000 peso cover for all you can drink (beer, Aguardiente, or rum) until 12 am.
- B-Lounge – Carrera 36 #10 – 38. Wednesday nights are ladies night. 20,000 peso cover. All male groups may not be allowed entry (ie. bring a few girls).
- Blue – Calle 10. Rock music.
- Delaire Sky Lounge – 7th floor, RIO SUR mall, Avenida Poblado
- El Pub de Octavia – Carrera 36 #8A – 110
- Envy (Rooftop Bar) - The Charlee Hotel
- Kukaramakara Club - 7th floor, RIO SUR mall, Avenida Poblado. Live band.
- La Octava – Calle 8 #37A – 49. Friendly rock bar – open 365 days a year.
- La Ruana de Juana – Corner of Calle 10 + Carrera 42
- Sinko Bar – 2nd floor, RIO SUR mall, Avenida Poblado, Coming Soon
- Sixttina Discoteca – 7th floor, RIO SUR mall, Avenida Poblado
Inside Dulce Jesus Mio
Las Palmas
- El Cuervo - Carrera 38 #26-260
- El Pub - Carrera 38 #26-260
- Dulce Jesus Mio – Club in form of mock Antioquian pueblo, with staff in costumes, and song and dance performances. Reserve a table and arrive by 9pm to ensure seating. All male groups are not allowed entry (ie. bring a few girls).
Halloween at (the old) Mango’s Discoteca
Other Neighborhoods
- La Tienda – Calle 38A Sur #43 – 66, Envigado. Arrive early or reserve table to ensure seating.
- Mango’s Disco – Carerra 42 #67A-121, Itagui (old location). Western theme, with go-go dancers and midgets.
- Palmahia Disco – Carrera 42 #85B – 121
- Tropical Cocktails – Carrera 48 #65 Sur – 95 Avenida Las Vegas, Sabaneta.
El Eslabon Prendido on a Tuesday night
Salsa Bars
- El Eslabon Prendido – Calle 53 #42 – 55, Centro. (Maracaibo, a half block above Parque Periodista). Live bands Tuesday nights (5,000 peso cover).
- El Tibiri – Carrera 70 + Calle 44B, Laureles. About 5 blocks from the Estadio metro. Very small basement level bar. Hot, little circulation, tight spaces, and often crowded.
- La Rumbantela – Calle 33 # 76 – 132, Laureles.
- Son Havana - Carrera 73 #44 – 56, near La 70/Estadio.
Tango Bars
- Patio del Tango - Calle 23 Carrera 59 #58 – 38. Argentine-style parilla (restaurant). Live tango music and dancing.
Thursday night at 3 Cordilleras
Other Nightlife Spots
- 3 Cordilleras Brewery - Calle 30, #44 – 176, Barrio Industriales. Three great types of beer on tap – Wheat (light), American Pale (medium) and Amber Ale (dark). Thursday nights draw a happy hour crowd. 15,000 COP entry gets you 5 beers, plus an optional tour. Hours: 5:30 – 9 pm. The last Thursday of each month features a live band too.
- Bolero Bar – Carrera 67B, #51A – 98. A historic little bar known for attracting musicians, writers and artists visiting Medellin. The bar has published several books (in Spanish) filled with short stories by the bar’s well known patrons.
Capoeira demonstration during a “Brazil” night at Teatro Matacandales
Theaters
There are tons of theaters in Medellin, offering inexpensive and sometimes free performances (Teatro Lido) every week. Here are a few of the more well known and popular theaters. A schedule of events can be found on each website, though it is in Spanish.
- Pablo Tablon Uribe
- Teatro Lido – popular, centrally located theater hosts free events such as movies, bands and dance performances.
- Teatro Matacandelas
- Teatro Metropolitano de Medellin
- Teatro Universidad de Medellin – located on the University of Medellin campus, it is a little farther from the city center than the other major theaters.
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I just came back from Medellin it is a beautiful city, with a modern infrastructure. I stayed for 9 days after the 2nd day I was ready to leave. I went to Santa Fe mall and every person that walked by me was staring at me.
When I went in the clubs and walked on the streets the same thing constant looks. No ladies would give me the time of day. When I was in the club and placed my drinks down on a table near others, I could tell from the corner of my eye they were talking about me. I came to realize I was the only black person in the mall except for a black security guard, the only black guy in the club. Then I began to understand why only the white guys no matter what they looked like were getting play. I truley wanted to fly to another country but I had already payed for my room. I travel 2 to 3 times a year to different countries and I must say Medellin takes the cake when it comes to racism.
If you think this just happend to me think again my friend, another black group of 3 guys from Miami said the same thing I said when I met them in club Babylon. Colombia is not a place for a black guy in my book especially Medellin.
Sorry Jacob,
Antioquia is very regionalistic and old-fashioned. If Colombia had “red necks” they would be from the old families of Medellin. Hence the saying, “Negro, ni mi caballo…” You would have been more comfortable in Cartagena or San Andres – Medellin is definitely racist.
John T.
Sorry about your experience Jacob,next time try Baranquilla on the north coast,lots more black folk there.
That sucks but I see this a lot outside of the US. Especially in Latin America and Asia. Unfortunately, blacks have not done themselves any favors as they pretty much “corner the market” in terms of drugs, violence, crime and corruption. That’s not racist, just fact. Of course there are some very excellent black folks, I’m just speaking in general terms.
Jim, are you serious, blacks “corner the market” drugs, violence, crime and corruption. OMG, even in general terms this is an absolutely racist remark if I ever heard one…if we just stay with Colombia since we’re here. Colombia supplies 80-90% of the cocaine to the USA, it seems to me that Colombia has the cocaine market “cornered”, so would it be fair to say general speaking that “COLOMBIANS” supply 80-90 of the cocaine tot he US? We all know its the “cocaine cartels” who runs this trade while the vast majority of Colombians have nothing to do with it…
Right with you Jamaal… hoping we see a less ignorant world at some point in our lifetime.
Exactly Philippe, at some point in our lifetime, enough already…
Jacob,I cant speak for Medellin since I have not been there yet, although I plan on going in April for a month. I did stay in Barranquilla for 3 weeks in 2012 and I had the opposite effect. Yes, I was stared at often but I think its because I’m 6ft 4 in and 215. Everyone wanted to know if I was a basketball or football player. In my 3 weeks there I felt no sense of racism at all, none.
I have followed interviews of other African American living there and no one has reported this kind of activity.. Everyone’s experience is different. Unfortunately racism is everywhere and it seems to more directed at blacks than anyone else. But I refuse to let it stop me from living the life I desire…Medellin here I come…
I have been to Medellin 9 times and I am heading back in April. In all honesty, I have never had a bad trip. Do some people stare? of course they do, Have I been the only black guy in a food court, of course I have but people generally pay me no mind after the initial look of surprise. With respect to the women, from my experience, its very difficult to meet women at bars/clubs (and this is not just for Black guys, many white guys have a hard time just picking up), you have to do the legwork during the day, chat up a girl working at the mall, at the park and then take her out to a club or for food…the point is that of course there is racism in Medellin (as there is in most countries) but in my experience it has never prevented me from having a great time. One final point, are there girls in Medellin that wont talk to a black guy? of course there are, but for every 1 of those, I have met 4 that are super cool and easy to hangout with. Just my two cents.
I met a great guy here who happens to be black. Everyone here really likes the guy; so I am not seeing the racism being spoken of. Medellin isnt just a city with a bunch of people in it. They have there own customs and culture. It takes some time to “mix in” but I would have to agree with what I have heard. In general the people here are friendly and kind.
I would like to go to a similar place and meet some gorgeous women.
I cannot imagine doing the same in my local area because of rejection and possible danger.
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Well my bad experience won’t stop me. I plan on going to cartagena at some point this year. My ultimate goal is looking for a place to retire in 7 years.. I have seen that cartagena has a good mix of colombian and afro- colombian culture.