About
The salsa capital of the world, recommended for learning salsa and visiting the salsa street.
Why go
- The energy is incredible - there's music & dancing everywhere all the time
- Friendliest locals ever
- It's actually my favourite city in Colombia
Must try
- Learn to salsa dance
- Go to the salsa street every Friday and Saturday
- Visit Communa 20 to dance bachata in the cable car station
- Take a private salsa lesson
- Visit La Topa in the evening to practice
Pro tips
- San Antonio is the best area to stay
- Take a taxi to the Salsa Museum in Barrio Obrero
- Book an afro history tour
- Hike to the Cristo Rey monument
- Take lessons, go out and experience the Caberet show
Good to know
- Avoid the east of the city at all times
- Pickpocketing is common on salsa street on the weekend
- Ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the world
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Rating
4.8 / 5