Cartagena's most celebrated bar and salsa venue in Getsemaní — a colonial corner bar with live Cuban music and salsa dancing until 3am. A leading Cartagena night out; best after midnight on weekends.
Why It Belongs on the List
Café Havana is the most famous bar in Cartagena — a colonial corner building in Getsemaní packed nightly with locals and visitors dancing salsa to live Cuban music. The rum drinks are excellent; the atmosphere is sweaty, loud, and joyful; and no visit to Cartagena is complete without at least one visit. Best after midnight on Friday and Saturday when the dance floor peaks. No reservations; queue if there's one; it moves quickly. Expect a $5–10 cover charge on weekends.
What Stands Out
- Most famous bar in Cartagena
- Live Cuban music and salsa
- Getsemaní corner-building location
- Best after midnight on weekends
- Rum-focused drinks
- No reservations
- $5–10 weekend cover
- The definitive Cartagena night out