La Topa Tolondra
Salsa bar and cultural center at Calle 5 #13-27, at the foot of Loma de la Cruz and San Antonio. There's dancing every night and Cali-style salsa classes early on.
- Hours
- Every day from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m., depending on the program (checked on 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Low cover depending on the night; the class is paid separately
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle 5 #13-27, Cali
La Topa Tolondra was founded by Carlos Ospina about 15 years ago. Besides being a bar, it hosts dance classes, talks, film screenings and concerts, and the walls are covered in posters and murals about the history of salsa.
It's open every day. Nights usually start at 7:00 p.m. with a Cali-style salsa class until 9:00 p.m., and then the party goes on until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. Weeknights are less crowded and there's more room to dance.
It's on Calle 5, a few blocks up from Loma de la Cruz and San Antonio.
What to see
- The Cali-style salsa class at the start of the night.
- The salsa posters and murals.
- Local dancers on the floor.
Getting there
- Taxi to Calle 5 #13-27.
- On foot from Loma de la Cruz, along the same Calle 5.
Tips
- Get there at 7:00 p.m. if you want to take the class.
- There's more room to dance on weeknights.
- Head back in a taxi booked through an app or by phone.
FAQ
Is La Topa Tolondra open every day?
Yes, every night from 7:00 p.m., according to its program.
Do they give salsa classes?
Yes. They usually run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., before the dancing.
How much is entry?
They charge a low cover that changes with the night and the event.
On the map
Photos: ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0 · ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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