Medellín's crawls do something most cities cannot: they give you access to Laureles as well as El Poblado, which means you spend part of the night where locals actually drink, not just where tourists are directed. The Riviera Bar Crawl starts outside The Wandering Paisa Backpackers on Calle 10 at 9 PM, three bars, then ends at Dulce Jesus Mio in Barrio Colombia, where the entry fee (20,000 COP) is absorbed by the crawl ticket and the dance floor runs until 4 AM. The other option covers Calle 9+1 and Provenza, which are tighter geographically and easier to navigate solo if you want to break off early. Both are legitimate; the Riviera crawl travels further and rewards that.
El Poblado and Laureles split Medellín's nightlife along socioeconomic lines that are worth understanding before you go. El Poblado's Parque Lleras concentrates the tourist-facing bars and clubs within two blocks; Laureles' Carrera 70 runs longer and louder, with a crowd that is mostly Colombian. The two districts are 20 minutes apart by taxi.
Cover at El Poblado clubs runs 15,000 to 30,000 COP. Beers at bars on Calle 9+1 cost 4,000 to 6,000 COP; cocktails at rooftop spots on Parque Lleras push 18,000 to 25,000 COP. On Carrera 70 in Laureles, drinks are cheaper across the board: aguardiente shots at 3,000 COP, Club Colombia beers at 5,000. A realistic full night from 9 pm to 3 am lands around 80,000 to 130,000 COP. Prices verified April 2026.
Saturday is the strongest night in both districts: Dulce Jesus Mio on Carrera 70 reaches capacity and the live salsa sets at Son Havana start around 10 pm. Thursday draws a younger local crowd to El Poblado. Friday works if you want the full Laureles experience without competing with the Saturday party-bus contingent.
A pub crawl that hits rooftop bars, backpacker dives, and clubs in El Poblado and Laureles. The crawl starts at 9 PM with a welcome drink, then moves to three bars before ending at a club like **Dulce Jesus Mio**. Free shots, drink discounts, and a group photo are included. The guides are local and know the bouncers, so you’ll skip queues at clubs.
Check availabilityThis crawl focuses on **Calle 9+1** and **Provenza**, with stops at **El Tibiri** and **Alambra**. It includes open bar for the first hour, free shots, and entry to a club like **Son Havana**. The group is mostly backpackers, and the guides keep the energy high with drinking games. Starts at 8:30 PM, ends around 2 AM.
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The Riviera Bar Crawl costs 50,000 COP (roughly €12); the other major crawl runs 60,000 COP (roughly €14). Both include a welcome drink, free shots, and club entry. After the crawl, budget 5,000 COP for a beer at street bars on Calle 9+1, 12,000 COP for a drink at Son Havana on Calle 7, and 18,000 COP for a cocktail at a rooftop like Alambra in Provenza. Aguardiente shots at local bars cost under 3,000 COP. A taxi between El Poblado and Laureles runs about 10,000 COP. By European standards, Medellín is extremely cheap to drink in, you can run a full night for under €20 if you stay off the rooftops.
The Riviera crawl runs Thursdays and Saturdays. Saturday is the stronger pick: Dulce Jesus Mio and the clubs on Carrera 70 in Laureles are at full capacity, and the energy at Son Havana, live band from 10 PM, is at its best. December and January bring Colombian school-holiday crowds and significantly louder nights.
Upcoming events worth timing your trip around.
Calle 9+1 at 11 PM, bars open to the street, reggaeton at volume, 5,000 COP beers on every table. The crawl got you here. The rest of the night is yours to figure out.
Hostel Rango Boutique (rated 9.7, from €21.54/night) sits in El Poblado, the starting point for both major crawls. At under €22 a night for a dorm, it is the best-rated option in the city and places you within walking distance of Parque Lleras. See our pick of the best party hostels in Medellin.
