Café Havana
A salsa bar with live music on Calle de la Media Luna, in Cartagena's Getsemaní neighborhood. It's a night spot, with a live band.
- Price
- There may be a cover charge depending on the night; ask at the door.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle de la Media Luna, on the corner, Getsemaní, Cartagena
Café Havana opened in 2006 on a Getsemaní corner that used to be a storehouse. It's a salsa bar with a live band.
The band plays salsa, rumba and the occasional bolero, and people dance between the tables. In 2012, during the Summit of the Americas, Hillary Clinton was photographed dancing there.
The night starts late. Travel guides say the band plays until 3 in the morning.
What to see
- Live salsa band.
- The dance floor between the tables.
Getting there
- On foot from La Matuna, crossing into Getsemaní along Calle de la Media Luna.
- Taxi to Calle de la Media Luna, Getsemaní.
Tips
- Get there early on weekends to get in without a line.
- Check hours and lineup on their Instagram before you go.
FAQ
Where is Café Havana?
On Calle de la Media Luna, in the Getsemaní neighborhood.
What music do they play?
Live salsa with a band, plus rumba and the occasional bolero.
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