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

Bogotá parties late and loudly. This experience links La Candelaria drinking games, a traditional Chiva disco-bus, and several clubs in Zona T, so you get a fast introduction to the city’s nightlife rather than spending the whole night in one room. I like the easy social setup, especially for solo visitors, and I like the chance to meet both Colombians and people from abroad. The main drawback is the pricing: the advertised base fare appears to cover only the meeting point, while the useful extras cost more and the package prices vary in the details.

Mao, also called Mauricio, is closely involved with the evening, with Maria and other hosts helping keep the group together. That personal touch is a big reason this works for people who want company. Still, you should expect a long, loud night, possible changes in club order, and extra charges unless you confirm the all-inclusive option before booking.

Key points at a glance

• La Candelaria starts the night: Meet at HiPinto Social Experience near Chorro de Quevedo for beer pong, flip cup, mushroom, btch cup, and other drinking games.
• The Chiva is the main event: A traditional Colombian disco-bus carries the group toward Zona T with an open bar of rum during the ride.
• Zona T supplies the club hopping: The route may include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto.
• The night can run until morning: The main club route reaches about 3 a.m., with an optional Yakuza afterparty listed through the early morning.
• The value depends on your package: Club covers, the bus, drinks, and the afterparty are extra unless you pay for the all-inclusive plan.
• It suits social night owls: The group can reach up to 50 people, making it easy to meet others but less suited to a quiet or carefully paced evening.

Starting with games near Chorro de Quevedo

The evening begins around 9 p.m. at HiPinto Social Experience, at Calle 12b Bis #1-20 in La Candelaria. This puts you in Bogotá’s historic center, near Chorro de Quevedo, an area known for its evening activity and compact streets.

The first hour is built around drinking games. Beer pong and flip cup are familiar choices, while mushroom, rage cup, tik tak shot, blowing, and btch cup add a more local hostel-party feel. You do not need to arrive already knowing the rules. The point is to get people talking before the group moves on.

I like this opening because it solves the hardest part of a night out in a new city: finding people to go with. If you arrive alone, the games give you an instant reason to join a table. Several people have specifically praised the friendly hosts and the way Mao helps newcomers feel at home.

The tradeoff is that this is a drinking-led start. The listing also refers to an open bar at the meeting point, including mojitos and screwdrivers, but the inclusion details are not fully consistent. Ask exactly what is included in your selected fare before you arrive. If you prefer to save your energy for the clubs, take the games at your own pace.

Riding Bogotá in a Chiva Rumbera

At about 9:30 p.m., a Chiva Rumbera picks up the group. A Chiva is a traditional Colombian bus adapted for parties, with music, room to dance, and a bar service. The vehicle carries more than 50 people, though the stated tour maximum is also 50, so this is a group experience rather than an intimate ride.

The route takes you from La Candelaria toward Zona T while the party continues on board. Rum is listed as the main open-bar drink during the bus ride, and the package information also mentions vodka. The key appeal is not sightseeing in the usual sense. You are seeing Bogotá between venues while dancing, singing, jumping, and meeting the people who will share the rest of your night.

The bus ride gives the evening its Colombian identity. A normal bar crawl could happen in any large city. A Chiva Rumbera is tied to local party culture, and it changes the pace from a standard walk between pubs.

There are practical points to keep in mind. Drinking on a moving vehicle can catch up with you quickly, especially after the games at HiPinto. Drink water when you can, keep your phone and wallet secure, and do not treat the open bar as a challenge. The experience information says it is legal to drink and dance inside the moving vehicle, but you should still follow the staff’s instructions.

The Chiva is listed separately from the basic admission. One price says the bus alone is about $20, while the all-inclusive option is listed at about $29 or $34 in different parts of the information. That discrepancy matters. Check the final price, currency, and exact inclusions at checkout.

Arriving in Zona T after 10 p.m.

The Chiva normally leaves the group in Zona T, also called Zona Rosa or Calle 85. This is Bogotá’s main upscale nightlife district, with many clubs concentrated around the streets near Ac. 85 #14-5.

This transfer is useful because you do not have to work out the route from the historic center to the club district in the middle of the night. The group arrives together, and the hosts guide you into the next part of the evening.

The plan is not always a fixed list of six venues in one guaranteed order. The experience names Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto, while another stop description refers to club visits in Zona T until about 3 a.m. One earlier party route also mentions Vintrash. That tells you the venues can change, so think of the tour as a hosted route through the district rather than a promise of six identical club visits every night.

That flexibility can help the hosts respond to the night’s conditions. It also means you should not book solely because one particular club is named. If Federal Rooftop or Kyoto is essential to you, ask the provider what is planned for your date.

Federal Rooftop and the first club stop

Federal Rooftop is described as a normal first club stop after the Chiva reaches Zona T. A rooftop venue gives the group a change of setting after the enclosed bus, and it can be a good place to settle into the district before the later clubs become the focus.

The entrance is not included in the basic meeting-point fare. The listed cover is about $7, while the all-inclusive package is supposed to include admission. Again, the package figures are not perfectly aligned, so confirm before paying.

I would treat this stop as part of the night’s rhythm rather than plan on a long stay. The itinerary assigns roughly an hour to several venues. That is enough to look around, dance, and keep moving, but not enough for a slow dinner, a full conversation, or a detailed sense of every club.

El Fabuloso and the main club sequence

El Fabuloso Rooftop is presented as one of the principal venues and as the place where the main crawl may finish around 3 a.m. The route also names Mad Radio, Presea, and Kyoto as possible stops. These names matter less than the format: you move with the group, spend a limited amount of time in each venue, and avoid the hassle of buying separate tickets and planning every transfer yourself.

The club portion is best for people who like variety. If one room is not your style, you may prefer the next. You also get a broader taste of Zona T than you would from choosing one club and staying there all night.

The cost can add up if you pay separately. Individual covers are listed at roughly $7 for Federal Rooftop, El Fabuloso, and Yakuza, with the Chiva priced separately. Alcohol at the clubs is also not included in the basic fare. The all-inclusive option can be good value if you plan to take the bus, enter several venues, drink during the route, and continue to the afterparty.

If you only want one club and a short night, paying for every feature may not make sense. The advertised base price of $5 per person is attractive, but it should not be read as the final cost for the full experience. The extra $29 or $34 package figures are the important numbers for budgeting.

The Yakuza afterparty after 3 a.m.

At about 3 a.m., anyone with energy left can continue to Yakuza. The information describes it as an afterparty venue opening at 3 a.m. and staying open until 8 or 10 a.m., depending on the description.

That late finish changes the nature of the evening. The main crawl already lasts roughly five to ten hours, and Yakuza is an optional extension rather than a required final stop. You can leave after the club sequence in Zona T, or keep going with the people you met.

Yakuza admission is listed at about $7 unless it is included in your package. Since the end point is given as Zona T, you should confirm where the group separates and how you will get back to your accommodation. The supplied details confirm the meeting point and general end area, but they do not provide private transportation home.

How the price really works

The price needs careful reading. The headline fare is listed as $5 per person, but the added details describe a separate all-inclusive payment of roughly $29 to $34. The basic admission appears to cover entry to the meeting point, while the bus, club covers, drinks, and afterparty may cost extra.

The supplied prices include these examples:

• Chiva only: about $20
• Federal Rooftop only: about $7
• Yakuza only: about $7
• All-inclusive package: about $29 or $34, depending on the wording
• One description gives 120,000 Colombian pesos for the full party-bus option

Because these figures do not match perfectly, I would not rely on the low headline price. Confirm the current total and ask if it includes the HiPinto bar drinks, the Chiva open bar, all club entrances, and Yakuza.

The value is strongest if you want a full night and would otherwise pay separate covers. It is also valuable for solo visitors, since the social setting and host guidance remove much of the uncertainty of going out alone. The value is weaker if you do not drink, dislike crowded group outings, or plan to stay in one venue.

What the hosts add to the night

Mao, also known as Mauricio, is repeatedly singled out in the supplied comments as an involved host who helps people have a good night. Maria and the other HiPinto staff are also described as attentive and friendly.

That human element is important. A party bus can easily become a loose collection of strangers, but the games, shared transport, and repeated club meetings give the group a common thread. The hosts also help with the basic social work of introducing people and keeping the evening moving.

The strongest praise centers on the staff, the chance to meet people, and the feeling of leaving Bogotá with new friends. One solo visitor described arriving alone and leaving with many friends. Another praised the mix of international and Colombian company. If your main goal is social connection, this is a better fit than a self-guided club night.

Still, a host cannot control every part of nightlife. Music, queues, cover charges, venue policies, and the exact club route may change. Go for the group energy and the guided format, not for a guaranteed perfect set at every stop.

Timing, safety, and useful planning

The schedule begins at 9 p.m., reaches the Chiva around 9:30 p.m., enters the Zona T portion around 10 p.m., and offers the afterparty from about 3 a.m. The total duration is given as five to ten hours, which depends largely on whether you continue to Yakuza.

Wear clothes and shoes that let you move comfortably. The night includes a bus ride, games, club entrances, and walking or waiting around Zona T. Carry only what you need, keep your phone secure, and arrange your return plan before drinking.

The experience is near public transportation, but no private transport is included. The meeting point is in La Candelaria, and the stated end area is Zona T. Do not assume the Chiva will take you back to your hotel.

Mobile tickets make entry simple, and confirmation is provided when you book. The group maximum is 50 people. That size can create a lively social atmosphere, but it also means you need to pay attention when the host announces a move.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes inside that period are not accepted.

Who should book this Bogotá party crawl?

I would recommend it to solo visitors, hostel residents, first-time visitors who want help finding nightlife, and anyone who prefers several stops to one fixed club. It is also a strong choice if you want to try a Chiva Rumbera, since that is the most distinctive part of the evening.

You should think twice if you want a quiet night, a seated meal, careful control over your alcohol, or a small group. The pace is fast, the night is long, and the format is built around drinking, dancing, and meeting strangers.

The best way to book is to choose the package only after confirming the final price. Ask specifically about the Chiva, the open bars, club covers, the afterparty, and the night’s planned venues. Once that is clear, the crawl offers a practical way to sample Bogotá’s party scene without organizing every move yourself.

Should you book it?

Book this experience if your ideal Bogotá night includes drinking games, a disco-bus ride, several Zona T clubs, and a possible finish after sunrise. Its greatest strength is the social design, supported by hosts such as Mao and Maria who help solo visitors join the group.

Skip it if you only want one polished club or if the changing price and venue plan bother you. For the right person, the full package is a good-value night out. Just treat the $5 fare as a starting point, confirm the add-ons, and save enough energy for the Chiva.

FAQ

Where does the party crawl start?

It starts at HiPinto Social Experience Nightlife, at Cl. 12b Bis #1-20 in Bogotá’s La Candelaria district, near Chorro de Quevedo.

What time does the experience begin?

The evening starts at about 9 p.m. with drinking games at the meeting point. The Chiva Rumbera is scheduled to collect the group around 9:30 p.m.

What is a Chiva Rumbera?

A Chiva Rumbera is a traditional Colombian bus adapted for partying. The experience includes dancing, music, and an open bar during the ride when you select the applicable package.

Which clubs may be included?

The route names Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto. The exact venues may vary, so confirm the plan for your date.

Is the afterparty included?

Yakuza is listed as an optional afterparty after about 3 a.m. Its entrance is about $7 when paid separately, or it may be included in the all-inclusive package.

How large can the group be?

The maximum group size is 50 people. The Chiva can fit more than 50, but the stated tour maximum is 50 participants.

Does the basic price include drinks and club entrances?

The information indicates that the low base fare does not include all extras. The Chiva, open bars, club admission, drinks, and afterparty are associated with additional payments or the all-inclusive package. Confirm the final inclusions before booking.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.