The perfect weather to spend time outdoors and the beautiful mountains that surround us make the rooftop experience in Medellín a must. You can find rooftops in different areas of the city: downtown, Laureles, Provenza, Perpetuo Socorro, Manila, and even in Manrique, Calasanz, and the comuna 13. They have been so successful that new options to enjoy emerge every month.

Tips for Visitors:

• Find out what type of rooftop you’re visiting. Some are restaurants or bars, others come alive with dancing as the night goes on, and others belong to accommodations that only sometimes allow outside visitors.
• Some rooftops have a swimming pool. Ask beforehand if you can get in so you can cool off while enjoying the view.
• There’s often live music on weekends, which is a great idea for a few cocktails before the party.
• Views can be very different from one rooftop to another, so if you want to get to know the city, you can challenge yourself to visit as many rooftops as possible and get a broad idea of what Medellín looks like in all its diversity.

Medellín’s nightlife is not only about parties. If you’re one of those who enjoy quieter options or want to take a break from partying to survive the rhythm of the city, we’ve got plans for you in theaters, art galleries, museums, cultural centers, or festivals where you can enjoy activities such as concerts, plays, exhibitions, video mapping, cinema, bowling, karaoke, Spanish conversation clubs, or historical night tours. Check out the Medellín Travel agenda to find the best cultural plans for every day!

Tips for Visitors:

• Every last Friday of the month, we recommend you the Noche Extendida (Extended Night) at the Museum of Modern Art of Medellín or to the milonga Manrique es Tango (Manrique is Tango) at Casa Gardeliana.
• The last Thursday of the month, you can enjoy Noches de Galería (Gallery Nights) at Palacio Nacional.
• Finally, you can enjoy plays every Tuesday at the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater.

Night falls and Medellín dresses up to party! Salsa, vallenato, reggaeton, electronic music, ranchera, and rock are the most common options you can find in Medellín to dance or have some beers at local breweries or a few cocktails outdoors. El Poblado is the area with the most bars and nightclubs in Medellín, followed by the downtown and Laureles. 

Tips for Visitors:

• Keep in mind that the night here begins early (don’t expect to have dinner at midnight, get ready, and then head out to the party at 2:30 a.m. That’s not a good idea!).
• Show respect for the city’s inhabitants. Avoid throwing parties in apartments in residential areas, pay fair prices for things (neither more nor less), and don’t be an accomplice to crimes as serious as child and adolescent sexual exploitation.
• Watch your belongings. Liquor attracts people who take advantage of you when you’re under the influence of alcohol.
• Don’t miss the chance to dance, you are in Colombia! No matter if you feel you have no experience with your hips; all you need to do is try and have fun. Dive into some salsa without fear of success!

Hop on a traditional Antioquia chiva and join the party! These colorful jewels are much more than just vehicles; they’re the soul of Antioquia culture. In the past, and still in some towns, they transported fresh produce from the countryside to the municipal seats. They carried fruits, plantains, cassava, coffee, and even chickens and pigs.

Over time, these buses became an icon of the region for their important role in its history and the artistry of their outer shell. As a way of highlighting this particular vehicle, the chiva rumbera was born: The chiva bus is transformed into a rolling party venue where you can dance and sing loudly as you move through the streets of Medellín.

Tips for Visitors:

• If you’re with a group and want a night chiva tour, you can book it here.
• Although it’s a place to party, don’t underestimate the speed of this car, you’re on the move!

There are some tours to nearby municipalities that include traditional chiva rides. This is also a beautiful way to see the scenery and learn a little of our history and traditions.

Explore Medellín from new heights! During the day, you’re invited to climb to the viewpoints of Medellín’s tutelary hills. From there, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and Valle de Aburrá, and you can go on nature trails and engage in community-based tourism. For an evening experience, the viewpoints along with food and beverage options are ideal. Like rooftops, viewpoints offer a beautiful view of our valley’s mountains, except that they are nestled on hills. And don’t think we’re short on mountains! Cocktails, live music, hikes, board games, hot chocolate, aguapanela with cheese, the viewpoints have a variety of activities you can’t miss. Day or night, these viewpoints offer unique perspectives of Medellín.

Tips for Visitors:

• For the viewpoints in the tutelary hills, we recommend you look for local guides who will walk with you and tell you stories of the communities that live nearby.
• If you go at night, take a coat, even if it seems like you won’t need it (a windbreaker could be a good option).

The perfect weather to spend time outdoors and the beautiful mountains that surround us make the rooftop experience in Medellín a must. You can find rooftops in different areas of the city: downtown, Laureles, Provenza, Perpetuo Socorro, Manila, and even in Manrique, Calasanz, and the comuna 13. They have been so successful that new options to enjoy emerge every month.

Tips for Visitors:

• Find out what type of rooftop you’re visiting. Some are restaurants or bars, others come alive with dancing as the night goes on, and others belong to accommodations that only sometimes allow outside visitors.
• Some rooftops have a swimming pool. Ask beforehand if you can get in so you can cool off while enjoying the view.
• There’s often live music on weekends, which is a great idea for a few cocktails before the party.
• Views can be very different from one rooftop to another, so if you want to get to know the city, you can challenge yourself to visit as many rooftops as possible and get a broad idea of what Medellín looks like in all its diversity.

Medellín’s nightlife is not only about parties. If you’re one of those who enjoy quieter options or want to take a break from partying to survive the rhythm of the city, we’ve got plans for you in theaters, art galleries, museums, cultural centers, or festivals where you can enjoy activities such as concerts, plays, exhibitions, video mapping, cinema, bowling, karaoke, Spanish conversation clubs, or historical night tours. Check out the Medellín Travel agenda to find the best cultural plans for every day!

Tips for Visitors:

• Every last Friday of the month, we recommend you the Noche Extendida (Extended Night) at the Museum of Modern Art of Medellín or to the milonga Manrique es Tango (Manrique is Tango) at Casa Gardeliana.
• The last Thursday of the month, you can enjoy Noches de Galería (Gallery Nights) at Palacio Nacional.
• Finally, you can enjoy plays every Tuesday at the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater.

Night falls and Medellín dresses up to party! Salsa, vallenato, reggaeton, electronic music, ranchera, and rock are the most common options you can find in Medellín to dance or have some beers at local breweries or a few cocktails outdoors. El Poblado is the area with the most bars and nightclubs in Medellín, followed by the downtown and Laureles. 

Tips for Visitors:

• Keep in mind that the night here begins early (don’t expect to have dinner at midnight, get ready, and then head out to the party at 2:30 a.m. That’s not a good idea!).
• Show respect for the city’s inhabitants. Avoid throwing parties in apartments in residential areas, pay fair prices for things (neither more nor less), and don’t be an accomplice to crimes as serious as child and adolescent sexual exploitation.
• Watch your belongings. Liquor attracts people who take advantage of you when you’re under the influence of alcohol.
• Don’t miss the chance to dance, you are in Colombia! No matter if you feel you have no experience with your hips; all you need to do is try and have fun. Dive into some salsa without fear of success!

Hop on a traditional Antioquia chiva and join the party! These colorful jewels are much more than just vehicles; they’re the soul of Antioquia culture. In the past, and still in some towns, they transported fresh produce from the countryside to the municipal seats. They carried fruits, plantains, cassava, coffee, and even chickens and pigs.

Over time, these buses became an icon of the region for their important role in its history and the artistry of their outer shell. As a way of highlighting this particular vehicle, the chiva rumbera was born: The chiva bus is transformed into a rolling party venue where you can dance and sing loudly as you move through the streets of Medellín.

Tips for Visitors:

• If you’re with a group and want a night chiva tour, you can book it here.
• Although it’s a place to party, don’t underestimate the speed of this car, you’re on the move!

There are some tours to nearby municipalities that include traditional chiva rides. This is also a beautiful way to see the scenery and learn a little of our history and traditions.

Explore Medellín from new heights! During the day, you’re invited to climb to the viewpoints of Medellín’s tutelary hills. From there, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and Valle de Aburrá, and you can go on nature trails and engage in community-based tourism. For an evening experience, the viewpoints along with food and beverage options are ideal. Like rooftops, viewpoints offer a beautiful view of our valley’s mountains, except that they are nestled on hills. And don’t think we’re short on mountains! Cocktails, live music, hikes, board games, hot chocolate, aguapanela with cheese, the viewpoints have a variety of activities you can’t miss. Day or night, these viewpoints offer unique perspectives of Medellín.

Tips for Visitors:

• For the viewpoints in the tutelary hills, we recommend you look for local guides who will walk with you and tell you stories of the communities that live nearby.
• If you go at night, take a coat, even if it seems like you won’t need it (a windbreaker could be a good option).