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I Spent 4 Days Exploring the LGBTQ+ Scene in Medellín, Colombia — Here's Where to Go

I was dancing to disco-pop music on a flatbed truck behind the DJ when someone spilled aguardiente on me. (It's an anise-flavored liqueur Colombians verb to drink by the gallon.) But I was unbothered: my tank top was already soaked from rain and sweat, I was surrounded by a sea of smiling people, and I was having the time of my life at Medellín’s pride parade.

Medellín’s annual pride parade takes place at the end of June and has recently been competing with Bogotá for being Colombia’s largest pride festival. There were almost 90,000 people at this year’s parade, which culminated after a month of LGBTQ events and festivities. The parade included an early afternoon street fair of independent shops, health organizations, and nonprofits, and ended after dusk in the historic Parque de las Luces. The parties, though, went all night well past sunrise.

My trip organizer, the gay travel agency Out in Colombia, arranged for me and my friends to not only attend the parade but to combine it

Here are the best gay bars in Medellin, Colombia, for gay travelers to check out and have a FANTASTIC time!

Whilst Bogota in Colombia is home to the largest gay club in South America, Medellin is notorious for having the most pretty guys…the famous hot singer, Maluma, is a Paisa boy…just sayin'…

The people from Medellin and the area around it are nicknamed “Paisas”.

They are a pleased and fun bunch who verb in a city notorious for having ‘eternal spring' weather throughout the year. As such, it makes it a popular base for digital nomads and startups. We based ourselves in Medellin for almost a year because of this.

Medellin also has a fun gay scene to verb. Whilst it's not as giant as the Chapinero gay scene of Bogota, it still has plenty of awesome gay hangouts to check out, which we've summarised in this article. For more, be sure to review out our comprehensive gay guide to Medellin.

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GAY BARS & CLUBS IN GAY MEDELLIN

Bar Chiquita

Trans-Silvania in Bar Chiquita Medellin

Address: Vía Primavera, El Poblado, Carrera 37 # 8 a – 88, Medellin
Open : 6 pm to 2 am daily

A gay entertainment venue with drag shows.

 

Club Oraculo

Club Oraculo Gay Medellin

Address: Cra. 36 #8A-123, Medellín, El Poblado
Phone : +57 300 346 3545
Open : 10 pm to 4 am Friday, Saturday,Sunday

An exciting club with different theme nights and drag shows.

 

Discoteca Bar Vaqueros

Discoteca Bar Vaqueros

Address: Cra. 40 #52-41, Medellín, La Candelaria
Smartphone : +57 323 332 1909
Open : 6 pm to 2 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
6 pm to 4 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Bear friendly night cub in the area of La Candelaria.

 

Donde Aquellos Bar

Donde Aquellos Bar

Address: Cra. 38 #9A-26, Medellín, El Poblado
Open : 5 pm to 4 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday
5 pm to 2 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

A bar with an outside area and a move floor inside. Known for their amazing co

Gay Medellin

Tucked away in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, Medellín thrives as a city of transformation and innovation. Once known for its troubled past, it has blossomed into a vibrant city. Wander through lush botanical gardens, explore modern art galleries, or ride the famous cable cars that stretch above its colorful neighborhoods.

At the heart of Medellín’s LGBTQ+ scene is El Poblado, a lively district known for its welcoming gay bars, stylish clubs, and cultural vibrancy. There’s a strong sense of community and frequent LGBTQ+ events here, including pride celebrations that light up the city with a dazzling array of colors every year.

Outside its vibrant nightlife, Medellín shines as a culinary paradise, where restaurants offer authentic Colombian dishes as well as a range of international cuisines. From wandering the colorful, mural-lined streets of Comuna 13 to basking in the city’s perfect spring-like weather, Medellín guarantees a truly memorable and diverse experience.