The best salsa clubs in Cali, Colombia

Cali is the city of salsa and there is no better place in Colombia, to dance on late into the night in the many salsa bars and clubs. Check out the best salsa clubs in Cali here.

The salsa club where we ourselves had our first salsa club experience in Cali, and what a one! A night of dancing at La Topa Tolondra guarantees an unforgettable experience. The club is within walking distance of most of the hostels in San Antonio, so you will always run into backpackers here.Especially cozy on Wednesdays. Read about our own salsa adventure in Cali here.

Zaperoco bar in the Granada neighborhood, is one of the hot spots in the salsa scene, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. Talented salsa dancers can be found here almost every day. If you don’t want to dance yourself, it’s still great fun to admire the dancing couples. On Thursdays, there is live music.

This salsa bar in Parque Alameda is “the place to be” on Tuesdays, for the best party in town. The salsa bar has been around for over 35 years and is known for its “old school” Pachanga sound. If you go here, make sure you put on your neatest outfit!

It doesn’t get more local than this! A small bar across from shopping center Centro Comercial Roosevelt con Quinta. A hot spot with locals, where friends gather for a beer and dance to their favorite music. On Thursdays, in addition to salsa, bachata and kizomba.

Carpa Delirio is not a club, but a monthly salsa show in the Parque del Amor. The event takes place every last Friday of the month and is still best described as a combination of a salsa show and “circus act.” More than 120 artists and a live orchestra participate. The show guarantees a lot of spectacle. Tickets can be purchased through this site.

Every Sunday at the Domingo Social, you can attend El Mulato Cabaret in the San Fernando neighborhood. Via this site you can buy tickets.

Ready to book your trip to Cali? Then check out our travel guide Cali, with tips on what to do in Cali, tips for the best neighborhoods to spend the night, how to get to Cali, transportation in Cali, restaurants in Cali, shopping and practical information about Cali.