It might be a sleepy beach town during the day, but at night, Cartagena pops off. Want to make the most out of your trip? Tap into our network of local travel plannersโ Heroes โwho build unique, locally-curated trip plans, designed just for you. Get started. Most Cartagena locals go out late, and they generally go to bars.
And while there are awesome bars in neighborhoods all over the city , the most vibrant ones are generally in the El Centro and Getsemani neighborhoods. Most open pretty lateโaround 6 or 7 PMโbut they also stay open until 3 or 4 in the morning.
The bar scene is Cartagena is fairly casual, and most places feature live music. Cartagena gets hot during the day, so things don't really take off until late at night.
You should also check out Donde Fidel , which beloved for its salsa music. Be warned thoughโthe ones in San Diego are quite the destination both in price and style. And a heads up: depending on when and where you go, certain clubs can get a bit sketchy. Most clubs are only open Thursday through Saturday, but they get absolutely wild.
They also usually have dress codes, so be sure to wear your best. Just remember: the dance floor gets sweaty! Local tip: if you want to salsa the night away, you can always book a salsa bar tour โ ask a local for info on their favorite ones. Two clubs in Cartagena are especially worth checking out.
