Party Crawl: 6 Nightclubs, DiscoTruck, AfterParty, 1h Openbar pub

Bogotá parties late and loudly. This experience links La Candelaria drinking games with a traditional Chiva Rumbera, several Zona T nightclubs, and an afterparty that can run into the morning. I like the easy social setup, especially for solo visitors, and I like that the night shows two very different sides of Bogotá nightlife: the historic center first, then the polished club district around Calle 85.

The strongest parts are the party bus and the hosts, especially Mauricio and Mao HiPinto, who are often praised for keeping people together and helping everyone have a good time. The main drawback is the pricing: several package amounts appear in the details, so you should confirm exactly what is included before paying. This is also a long, alcohol-heavy night, not a quiet look at Colombian culture.

Key points to know before booking

• The night begins at 9 p.m. in La Candelaria, near Chorro de Quevedo, with beer pong, flip cup, mushroom, tik tak shot, and other drinking games.
• The Chiva Rumbera is the signature feature, carrying the group through Bogotá with an open bar of rum during the ride.
• Zona T is the main club area, with possible stops at Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto.
• The afterparty begins around 3 a.m., with Yakuza listed as the late-night option, sometimes continuing until 8 or 10 a.m.
• The group can reach 50 people, so the experience is social and energetic rather than small or intimate.
• The listed prices vary, with separate prices for the Chiva, individual clubs, and all-inclusive packages. Confirm the current amount and inclusions.

Starting near Chorro de Quevedo at 9 p.m.

The evening begins at HiPinto Social Experience in La Candelaria, at Calle 12B Bis #1-20. This is close to Chorro de Quevedo, one of the best-known gathering spots in Bogotá’s historic center.

The opening hour is built around drinking games rather than sightseeing. Expect beer pong, flip cup, mushroom, tik tak shot, rage cup, blowing, and b*tch cup, among others. You do not need to know the rules before you arrive. The point is to get people talking quickly, which is useful if you arrive alone or with only one companion.

This first hour gives the night its social glue. Instead of entering a large club and trying to meet people over loud music, you start with a shared activity. I especially like this setup for solo visitors. Several people describe arriving alone and leaving with new friends, and that makes sense when the evening begins with games at a social bar.

You should still keep your expectations in check. The opening stop is not presented as a serious food, history, or architecture experience in La Candelaria. You are using the historic center as a meeting point and warm-up location. If you want a calm evening walk through colonial Bogotá, schedule that separately.

The Chiva Rumbera turns transport into the party

Around 9:30 p.m., a Chiva Rumbera picks up the group. This is a traditional Colombian party bus, adapted for music, dancing, and drinking. The ride lasts about an hour and takes you through Bogotá before finishing in Zona T.

The bus is the experience’s most distinctive feature. You are not simply being driven from one bar to another. You are dancing, singing, jumping, and moving through the city with a large group. An open bar of rum is included during the ride in the all-inclusive arrangement. The details also refer to rum and vodka in the DiscoTruck package, so confirm which drinks apply to your booking.

A Chiva can hold more than 50 people, and the maximum group size is listed as 50. That gives you a lively crowd, but it also means personal space will be limited. If you dislike loud music, packed vehicles, or drinking around strangers, this is not the right night for you.

The bus is also a practical bridge between two parts of Bogotá. You begin in La Candelaria, then head toward the northern nightlife district without having to arrange your own transfer. Private transport is not included beyond the organized party vehicle, so the group transfer matters.

One unusual detail is that the experience allows drinking and dancing inside the moving vehicle. That is presented as legal in Colombia for this type of party bus. Even so, pace yourself. The combination of drinking games, an open bar, and more clubs later can catch up with you well before the afterparty.

Arriving in Zona T around 10 p.m.

The Chiva normally drops the group in Zona T, also called Zona Rosa or the Calle 85 area. This is Bogotá’s best-known nightlife district, with restaurants, bars, clubs, and modern high-rise buildings.

The exact club schedule can change. Possible venues include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto. The supplied details specifically identify Federal Rooftop and El Fabuloso as stops, while the wider club route may include several of the other venues.

That flexibility is useful because nightlife changes by day, event, and capacity. It also means you should not assume that all six named clubs will appear in exactly the same order, or that every venue will be visited on every date. Ask at the start which clubs are planned for your night.

The benefit of joining a group is simple: you can enter places without spending the evening comparing venues or finding your way through an unfamiliar district. The hosts organize the movement between clubs and help keep the group together. Mao HiPinto receives especially warm praise for staying involved and making sure people know where to go.

The tradeoff is that you follow the group’s timetable. If you love one venue and want to stay, or if you dislike another, you may not have much control over the schedule. This is a crawl, not a single-club night.

Federal Rooftop and the club circuit

Federal Rooftop is usually described as one of the first Zona T stops, and the Chiva may leave the group there. A rooftop gives the evening a change of pace after the bus. You can expect a club setting with music and city views, though the available details do not promise a particular DJ, style of music, or view on every date.

The wider route may include Mad Radio, Presea, Kyoto, and other clubs. The aim is variety. You get several rooms and atmospheres instead of placing the whole night on one venue.

That is valuable in Bogotá, where your preferred music or crowd can vary sharply from one club to the next. It also reduces the risk of a disappointing single venue. On the other hand, moving several times means repeated entry procedures and less time to settle in. If you are looking for a relaxed evening with one carefully chosen rooftop, book that venue directly instead.

Club admission is not always included in the basic price. The information lists individual admission to Federal Rooftop at about $7, and similar admission charges for El Fabuloso and Yakuza. Some packages include club covers, while others do not. This is the most important point to clarify before the night begins.

El Fabuloso and the main party until 3 a.m.

El Fabuloso Rooftop is listed as the place where the main party finishes, usually around 3 a.m. The stop may last about two hours, giving you more time in one venue after the earlier movement between clubs.

This part suits you if you want a proper club night after the novelty of the Chiva. The route is not only a bus ride with a few quick photo stops. It gives you a chance to dance in Zona T and experience the district where many of Bogotá’s better-known clubs are concentrated.

The hosts are a major part of the appeal. The strongest praise centers on friendly staff, good organization, and the way Mauricio or Mao helps solo people join the group. That personal attention can make a large party feel less anonymous.

Do not read that as a promise of a quiet, tightly managed tour. With up to 50 people and several venues, the night will have some waiting, regrouping, and noise. You should carry your phone securely, stay aware of your belongings, and make a clear plan for returning to your accommodation. Those are basic late-night precautions, especially after several drinks.

Yakuza keeps the night going until morning

At about 3 a.m., anyone with energy left can continue to Yakuza for the afterparty. It is listed as opening at 3 a.m. and closing between 8 and 10 a.m., depending on the supplied description.

This is an optional extension, not the point at which everyone must continue. That is helpful because some people will be ready to sleep after the club circuit, while others will want the full Bogotá night-out experience.

The afterparty also changes the total duration. The main program can run from roughly 9 p.m. until 3 a.m., while the full experience may last five to ten hours or more. If you add Yakuza, you are committing to a very late finish.

Yakuza admission is listed at about $7 when purchased separately. The all-inclusive packages may include it, but check the exact package. The end point is given as Ac. 85 #14-5 in Chapinero, in the Zona T area, not back at the La Candelaria meeting point.

What the price really means

The headline price is listed as $5 per person, but that does not appear to represent the full night with transport, drinks, and club entry. The details also list an additional 120,000 Colombian pesos, roughly $25, for the full arrangement, along with package descriptions of $29 or $34.

The safest way to understand the pricing is to separate the components:

• The meeting point entrance is included.
• The Chiva may cost about $20 on its own.
• Federal Rooftop admission is listed at about $7.
• El Fabuloso admission is listed at about $7.
• Yakuza admission is listed at about $7.
• An all-inclusive option is described at about $29 or $34, depending on the package details.
• Drinks at the meeting point may be extra unless the selected package includes the open bar.

These figures do not line up perfectly, so confirm the current total in Colombian pesos and ask exactly which clubs, drinks, bus ride, and afterparty are covered. That small step can prevent a surprise at the meeting point.

The value is strongest if you plan to use the Chiva, visit several clubs, and drink during the organized parts of the night. Paying separately can make sense if you only want the bus or one club. The package is less attractive if you do not drink, dislike crowded nightlife, or plan to leave early.

Who will enjoy this night most

I would recommend this for solo visitors, small groups of friends, and anyone who wants an easy introduction to Bogotá’s nightlife. The opening games make meeting people simple, and the hosts are active rather than leaving you to find your own way through the night.

It also suits people with limited time. If you have only a short stay in Bogotá, the evening lets you sample La Candelaria’s social scene, ride a Colombian party bus, and visit Zona T in one outing.

This is not the best fit for families, people seeking cultural sightseeing, or anyone who wants a controlled evening with early transport home. It is also a poor match if you do not enjoy alcohol, since drinking games and open-bar periods are central to the plan.

Bring a mobile ticket, the meeting address, and enough Colombian pesos or a payment method for any items not included. Wear something suitable for clubs, keep valuables secure, and decide in advance how you will leave if you do not continue to Yakuza.

Final verdict: book it if the party is the point

Book this experience if you want a social, high-energy night and like the idea of moving from drinking games to a Chiva Rumbera, then into several Zona T clubs. The party bus, friendly hosts, and easy way to meet people are the strongest reasons to go.

Skip it if you want a quiet introduction to Bogotá, a fixed club with no moving around, or a clearly simple price. Before booking, confirm the package total and inclusions, especially the Chiva, club covers, drinks, and Yakuza.

For the right person, this is a good-value night out. Just remember that the real cost is not only money. It is sleep, stamina, and the ability to say no to the next drink at 2:45 a.m.

FAQ

Where does the party crawl begin?

It begins at HiPinto Social Experience Nightlife at Calle 12B Bis #1-20 in Bogotá, near Chorro de Quevedo in La Candelaria.

What time should I arrive?

The evening starts at 9 p.m. with drinking games. The Chiva Rumbera is scheduled to pick up the group around 9:30 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The stated duration is approximately five to ten hours. The main club route runs until around 3 a.m., and the optional Yakuza afterparty can continue until 8 or 10 a.m.

Is the Chiva Rumbera included?

It depends on the package. The details list the Chiva separately at about $20, while all-inclusive options include the party bus and other features.

What drinks are included?

The Chiva includes an open bar of rum in the described arrangement. Some package details also mention rum and vodka for the DiscoTruck. Open-bar drinks at the meeting point may cost extra unless included in your selected package.

Which clubs may be visited?

Possible venues include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto. The exact route can vary.

Is the afterparty included?

The afterparty at Yakuza may be included in an all-inclusive package. If purchased separately, admission is listed at about $7.

Where does the night end?

The listed ending point is in Zona T at Ac. 85 #14-5 in Chapinero. The group does not return to the La Candelaria meeting point.