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

Bogotá’s party starts before you reach the clubs. This crawl begins with drinking games at HiPinto Social Experience, then loads you onto a Chiva Rumbera, Colombia’s colorful party bus, for a moving rum-fueled ride to Zona T. I like the easy social setup and the way Mao and his team keep the group together through a long night.

I also like the mix of settings: La Candelaria’s old-center streets, a disco bus, rooftop venues, and the late-night clubs around Calle 85. The main catch is that the advertised price and inclusions are not simple. The base booking price is low, but the full experience costs about $29 to $34 extra, depending on the package, and club stops can change.

Key points

• The night begins at HiPinto Social Experience: Expect beer pong, flip cup, tik tak shot, mushroom, rage cup, and other drinking games.
• The Chiva Rumbera is the main event: You can dance, sing, and drink rum while the bus moves through Bogotá.
• Zona T is the club hub: The route may include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto.
• The night can run until morning: An optional Yakuza afterparty begins around 3 a.m. and is listed as open until 8 or 10 a.m.
• Mao is hands-on: Mauricio, known as Mao, is repeatedly praised for helping solo visitors meet people and keeping an eye on the group.
• The price needs careful reading: The advertised $5 is not the full all-inclusive cost.

Starting with drinking games in La Candelaria

The meeting point is HiPinto Social Experience at Calle 12B Bis #1-20, near Chorro de Quevedo in La Candelaria. That puts you in Bogotá’s historic center, where the evening begins around 9 p.m. with roughly an hour of games and social drinking.

This first hour matters. If you arrive alone, you are not expected to walk into a nightclub and make conversation from scratch. Beer pong, flip cup, mushroom, tik tak shot, b*tch cup, rage cup, and similar games give you a quick way to meet the group.

I would arrive ready to take part, not just watch. The format is built around participation, and the hosts, including Mao, Maria, and the HiPinto team, are part of the social mix. If you prefer a quiet drink or a small group dinner, this opening may feel loud and forced. If you want an instant social night, it does the job quickly.

The listing also refers to an open bar at the meeting point, including mojitos and screwdrivers. Since the package details are presented in several different ways, confirm exactly what your booking includes before ordering anything. The base admission to the meeting point is included, but drinks and the larger all-inclusive package are separate matters.

The Chiva Rumbera ride through Bogotá

Around 9:30 p.m., a Chiva Rumbera picks up the group. This is not ordinary transport. A Chiva is a traditional Colombian party bus fitted for music, dancing, and drinking, and the experience is designed as a moving party rather than a quiet transfer.

The bus can hold more than 50 people, although the activity itself lists a maximum group size of 50. You should expect a crowded, high-energy hour. The bus tour includes dancing, singing, shouting, and an open bar of rum in the all-inclusive Colombian package. Another version of the package refers to rum and vodka, so check the exact option you select.

The legal drinking setup inside the moving vehicle is one of the unusual parts of the night. You get a quick look at Bogotá between songs and drinks, then arrive at Zona T without having to arrange a taxi across the city.

There are tradeoffs. The bus is likely to be noisy and packed, and you will spend much of the ride standing or moving with the group. It is also not a sightseeing tour in the usual sense. The city passes around you, but the music and party are the focus.

Reaching Zona T around 10 p.m.

The Chiva usually drops the group in Zona T, also called Zona Rosa or Calle 85. This is Bogotá’s main upscale nightlife area, with restaurants, rooftops, bars, and clubs concentrated around a compact set of streets.

That location makes the crawl practical. Once you reach Zona T, the night is mainly about moving between venues rather than crossing the city. The planned club portion runs until about 3 a.m., followed by an optional afterparty.

The route may include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto. The promotion calls the experience a six-nightclub crawl, but the exact club lineup appears to vary by night. Treat the named venues as examples of the route, not a guarantee that every listed club will be open or included on your date.

Federal Rooftop is described as a usual first stop after the Chiva. Rooftop venues can provide a change from the enclosed party bus, though the listing does not promise a particular view, music style, or amount of time inside. Admission may be included only in the all-inclusive package.

Federal Rooftop and the club rotation

Federal Rooftop is often the first club stop in Zona T. This gives you a chance to shift from the bus party into a conventional nightclub setting, with more room for club music, dancing, and meeting people outside the tour group.

The club rotation is part of the value. You are not tied to one venue for the entire night, and the group has a guide who knows where the party is moving next. For a short stay in Bogotá, that saves time and guesswork.

The drawback is that a crawl can feel rushed. You may only have a limited amount of time at each venue, and admission lines or crowd levels can affect the pace. If you have a favorite club or want to settle into one dance floor, an independent night out may suit you better.

Club entry is also the biggest source of price confusion. The information gives individual cover charges of about $7 for Federal Rooftop, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Yakuza. It also lists a $34 all-inclusive option for some combinations, while the main description says $29 extra for the full package. Ask the host or booking agent to confirm the current Colombian peso amount and what is covered that night.

El Fabuloso Rooftop and the main finish

El Fabuloso Rooftop is presented as the main finishing club for the regular crawl. The standard club portion ends around 3 a.m., which is late by ordinary sightseeing standards but still early in Bogotá’s afterparty culture.

You can expect the venue sequence to focus on music, dancing, and social time rather than guided explanations. The strongest part of the night is the variety: you begin with informal games, move through the streets on a party bus, and finish among Zona T clubs.

The name and order of venues can change, so do not build your whole night around one specific club. The tour works best when you see it as a hosted route through Bogotá nightlife. If you need a fixed schedule, a guaranteed artist, or a particular music genre, this is not the right format.

Yakuza afterparty from 3 a.m.

At about 3 a.m., anyone still going can continue to Yakuza. The afterparty is described as opening at 3 a.m. and staying open until 8 or 10 a.m., depending on the information provided. That makes it a serious late-night option, not just a final drink.

The afterparty is optional. You can finish at El Fabuloso or leave the group in Zona T. If you join Yakuza, plan for the night to extend far beyond the five to ten hour estimate. The listed stop is only 30 minutes in the itinerary, but the venue’s stated hours suggest you can stay longer.

Yakuza admission is listed at about $7 when purchased separately. The all-inclusive package is supposed to cover the afterparty, club entrances, the Disco-Truck, and drinks, but confirm this before booking because the package prices vary across the tour information.

What the price really buys you

The headline price is $5 per person, but that is not the figure I would use to budget the night. The details describe a basic meeting-point booking, with an additional all-inclusive cost of about $29, or around $34 for some versions including the Chiva and club entries.

A separate Chiva-only price is given as about $20. Federal Rooftop is listed at about $7, El Fabuloso at $7, and Yakuza at $7. Alcohol outside the stated open bars is not included.

The full package can be good value if you intend to visit several clubs, take the Chiva, and continue to Yakuza. Paying covers one by one may cost more and requires handling cash or payments at several stops. The package also removes some of the hassle of deciding where to go next.

Still, read the final booking screen carefully. The information uses both $29 and $34 for all-inclusive options, and it describes the drink package in slightly different ways. Confirm these points:

• Whether the Chiva ride is included
• Which drinks are included on the bus
• Which club entrances are covered
• Whether Yakuza is included
• Whether the meeting-point open bar is included
• The current price in Colombian pesos

The tour is booked in advance by many people, with an average booking lead time of about 11 days. That is a useful reason to check availability early if your Bogotá dates are fixed.

Who will enjoy this Bogotá night out

I would choose this for a solo visitor, a pair of friends, or anyone who wants a social night without planning each venue. The first hour is especially useful if you are staying in a hostel or arriving in Bogotá without a ready-made group.

The hosts receive strong praise for being present and helpful. Mao is described as highly involved, and Maria and the other staff are credited with looking after the group. That does not mean you can ignore your own safety or belongings, but it does suggest the experience has a real host rather than a simple ticket-and-transfer setup.

The crawl also suits a short Bogotá stay. You can sample La Candelaria, ride a Colombian party bus, and see Zona T in one night. It gives you a quick introduction to the city’s nightlife culture without requiring several separate reservations.

I would skip it if you dislike loud music, drinking games, crowds, or very late nights. You should also think twice if you want a quiet rooftop dinner, a carefully chosen cocktail bar, or a relaxed evening with one local guide explaining the city. This is a party route first and a city tour second.

Practical details before you go

The start time is about 9 p.m., with the bus around 9:30 p.m. and the Zona T club portion beginning near 10 p.m. The total length is listed as five to ten hours, though the Yakuza option can carry on until morning.

The meeting point is near public transportation in La Candelaria. The listed end point is in Zona T at Ac. 85 #14-5, close to the area’s clubs and afterclubs. Private transportation is not included, so arrange your own way home if you leave before the group or after the afterparty.

A mobile ticket is accepted, and confirmation is provided at booking. Most people can participate, but the long duration, moving bus, dancing, alcohol, and crowded clubs require ordinary stamina and comfort with nightlife.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted. The cutoff uses Bogotá local time.

Should you book the Party Crawl?

Book it if your idea of a good Bogotá night includes meeting people quickly, playing drinking games, riding a Chiva Rumbera, and sampling several Zona T clubs with a host. The social design is the real strength, and Mao’s hands-on approach is useful when you arrive alone.

Do not book it based only on the $5 headline price. Budget for the additional $29 to $34 package cost, confirm the club list and drink inclusions, and expect the night to be loud, crowded, and flexible. If that sounds like your kind of Bogotá evening, this is a practical way to reach several nightlife spots without planning the route yourself.

FAQ

Where does the party crawl start?

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

What time does the experience begin?

The evening starts around 9 p.m. with drinking games. The Chiva Rumbera is scheduled to arrive around 9:30 p.m.

What is a Chiva Rumbera?

It is a traditional Colombian party bus where you can dance, sing, and drink while the vehicle tours Bogotá.

Is the Chiva ride included in the price?

The package information lists separate options. The Chiva-only entry is about $20, while an all-inclusive option is listed at about $29 or $34 depending on the package. Confirm the exact option when booking.

Which clubs may be included?

The route may include Federal Rooftop, Mad Radio, Presea, El Fabuloso Rooftop, and Kyoto. The exact club lineup can vary.

Is the afterparty included?

Yakuza is the optional afterparty, starting around 3 a.m. The all-inclusive package is described as covering the afterparty, while separate admission is listed at about $7.

How many people can join?

The activity lists a maximum of 50 participants. The Disco-Truck itself can hold more than 50 people.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can receive a full refund by canceling at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.