Medellín Nightlife

Travelers are advised to stick to the more affluent parts of town like Parque Lleras, Pablado and La Strada. Bars close at 1 am & it's generally recommended to head back to your hotels after that time.

• 1) Dulce Jesús Mío

  You won't find a club like Dulce Jesus Mio anywhere else in the world. The entire space is set up to resemble a traditional Colombian town, and workers greet you at the door by welcoming you in to their village. And their village is a magical one, as New Year's Eve is celebrated every midnight! Dulce Jesus Mio is on ...

• 2) Mangos

  If you have a secret Scarface fantasy, you'll want to hang out in Medellin's notorious nightclub, Mangos. If you're lucky, you may see a cartel head or mafia don. Every woman inside is more beautiful than the next, but use caution, as you never know whose girlfriend you may be chatting up. A club of contradictions, ...

• 3) Palmahia

  More modern women may find Palmahia a tad offensive; the gigantic nightclub has a special boxing ring for girl fights. Regardless, Palmahia packs them in on the weekends and is widely considered Medellin's best club. Crossover music is the norm at this 3,000-capacity mega-hot-spot. For something a little less raucou ...