One thing is for sure, there is a lot of good dancing and music of every type in Bogotá. There are the upscale clubs playing American hip-hop mixed with reggaeton in La Zona T-bouncers and lines and all. There are the underground techno parties that pop up in abandoned buildings in Chapinero. And one of my personal favorites, especially when I want to show out-of-town friends a true Latin scene, is getting a big group together to go salsa dancing. A night out salsa dancing nearly always requires sharing a bottle of aguardiente or rum, meeting strangers, and getting a workout. Here are a few fantastic options:
Quiebra Canto: Like its sibling in Cartagena, this is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike (which means people will definitely ask you to dance!). Quiebra Canto is in a house built in the 170o´s in La Candelaria, you can feel the history in the wooden floors and fireplace. The cover is low, beer is cheap, and the salsa is pure and old-fashioned. Don´t expect a wide range of music, but prepare to hit the dance floor (skills not necessarily required) until the wee hours.
Tel: 243.1630
Carrera 5 no. 17-76
Bogotá
Cover: Depends on the night and the live band, check website for calendar
El Goce Pegano: In an old colonial building in front of Universidad los Andes, el Goce Pegano is known for its pure, traditional salsa and a friendly atmosphere mixed with locals and backpackers. It´s only opened on weekends but never gets so packed that the dance floor is prohibitive.
Tel: 317-501-61 7
Clalle 20 ( Av, Jímenez-Eje Ambiental) no. 00 - 06 este
Bogotá
Cover: 6,000 pesos that can be used toward consumables at the bar
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