Salsa in Colombia
Salsa in Colombia
You are travelling to Colombia soon? Get in touch! We'll be happy to help you find dance schools to learn salsa!
You are travelling to Colombia soon? Get in touch! We'll be happy to help you find dance schools to learn salsa!
Dancing in the streets
Dancing is a way of living, it is part of the Colombian culture.
Salsodromo
Salsa street Parade in Cali on 25th December each year
Festival Mundial de Salsa
Festival where talent doesn't lack!
A fantastic competition not to miss if you are in Colombia.
A fantastic competition not to miss if you are in Colombia.
Cali is known as the world capital of salsa.
Surrounded by sugar cane plantations and verdant haciendas that were once farmed by slaves, Cali is a melting pot of indigenous, European and African cultures (it has one of the highest populations of African descent in Colombia).
The African influence has helped salsa here develop a sound, as well as step, all of its own. Caleños, as the people from Cali are known, are the nation's best dancers, winning the lion's share of medals in the annual World Salsa Championships with their distinctive, fast-paced style. The city boasts just under 200 salsa schools and has more than 80 salsa orchestras.
Surrounded by sugar cane plantations and verdant haciendas that were once farmed by slaves, Cali is a melting pot of indigenous, European and African cultures (it has one of the highest populations of African descent in Colombia).
The African influence has helped salsa here develop a sound, as well as step, all of its own. Caleños, as the people from Cali are known, are the nation's best dancers, winning the lion's share of medals in the annual World Salsa Championships with their distinctive, fast-paced style. The city boasts just under 200 salsa schools and has more than 80 salsa orchestras.
The African influence has helped salsa here develop a sound, as well as step, all of its own. Caleños, as the people from Cali are known, are the nation's best dancers, winning the lion's share of medals in the annual World Salsa Championships with their distinctive, fast-paced style. The city boasts just under 200 salsa schools and has more than 80 salsa orchestras.
Where to go dancing?
Zaperoco
One of the most famous clubs in the main city of Cali, Zaperoco is filled with talented dancers night after night and offers live music on
Thursdays.
Las Brisas
Located far out of town in the Jamundi district, Las Brisas provides a great night out. An open-air club, this place is a salsa institution and a real must visit for those wanting to experience the true salsa caleña vibe. Good on Mondays
.
Viejoteca Pardo Llada
Some of the best salsa in the whole city.
Delirio
Delirio is more of a show than a club night out, and you’ll need to buy tickets in order to see these Cali legends in action.
Check dates in advance.
Siboney
A real old school salsa joint, Siboney is all about partners heading out to dance together all night long. The venue is located outside of Cali in the district of Menga.
Changó
Out of town in Juanchito, the hub of all things salsa, Changó is a favorite for those who frequent the area, notorious for its late nights and serious salsa skills.
