Cerveza Tejo y Salsa PubCrawl La Candelaria/Bogotá

Tejo, salsa, and beer in one smooth night. This Bogotá crawl stitches together four VIP gastro bars with a real game night and a short salsa mini-class, all guided in English and Spanish. I love the hands-on flow, from an icebreaker at a colonial hotel rooftop to playing like a local at an ancestral game. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that there is no private transport, and the exact bar route can shift by date.

What makes this feel like more than a drink stop is the pacing. You move at a steady rhythm for about 3 hours 30 minutes, with a welcome beer, a cold-beer dance session, guided craft tastings, and a Colombian mini platter at the end. You’ll also get color wristbands tied to a simple social traffic light concept, so the group energy stays organized even when the night gets loud.

Key things to know before you go

• Four gastro bars with a guided plan so you are not guessing where to go next.
• Tejo or rana hands-on time where you learn the traditional rules and play.
• Salsa basics plus dancing with cold beer, not a passive show.
• Craft beer tasting and aguardiente shots for a full Colombian flavor arc.
• Wristbands for the single or taken vibe that helps keep the mood playful.

Colonial rooftop icebreaker at 7:00 pm

The night starts at 7:00 pm in La Candelaria, at R10, Hostal on Cl. 12b #5-07. You’re greeted at a colonial hotel, and the welcome includes a hidden rooftop moment, plus a first beer to loosen things up fast.

This first stop is built for momentum. You get icebreaker games and colored wristbands using a social traffic light system, labeled single or taken. It sounds simple, but it changes how the group acts. Instead of random mingling, you get a shared cue for who is open to chatting, who is staying with their partner, and how to keep things comfortable.

You’ll be with a bilingual guide (EN/ES) who keeps the evening moving in both languages. That matters in a nightlife setting, because you do not want to be standing around wondering what happens next, or missing instructions for the games.

If you like your nightlife with a bit of structure, this stop is a strong start. You’re not just drinking, you’re being set up for the rest of the crawl.

Tejo or rana: where you learn the rules and play

Next you head to Cra. 4 #12b-18 for Light the Fuse, the game segment. This is where the tour earns its name. You’ll play an ancestral Colombian game, with options including tejo or rana. There’s also local bowling time (bolirana), depending on what is set up that night.

What I like here is the focus on learning the traditional rules. You are not handed a vague “go have fun” script. You get guidance, so you can actually participate. Even if you are not good at games, the tour is designed so you can join in without feeling lost.

This is also paired with cold beer. That combo is the secret sauce for group energy: it turns a new activity into something social and easy to talk about. You’ll have about 50 minutes at this stage, long enough to play at least one round and feel like you did something real, not just watched.

A practical note: this is active. You’ll want to wear shoes you can move in. If you’re planning to switch between bars quickly afterward, skip anything too delicate.

Salsa basics in real bars, with a beer in hand

After the game comes dancing, at Cl. Del Embudo #12B-31. Time to Dance is short, high-energy, and designed to get your body moving, even if you think you are not a dancer.

The tour includes access to traditional salsa bars, then a mini session with basic salsa steps. The goal is not to turn you into a pro. It’s to give you enough structure that you can step into the bar floor and keep going. You’ll be dancing along while holding a cold beer, which helps the transition from learning to actually moving.

You get about 50 minutes here. That length is smart. It gives you time for the basics, then enough time to apply them. It’s also a nice break from the more competitive vibe of the game stop.

Look for the moment when your guide starts repeating the simplest footwork. That is usually the turning point where the group stops feeling awkward and starts feeling confident.

Craft beer time plus aguardiente for a Colombian finish

The final pub style stop is at Cra. 3 #17-60 for Beer Time. This is the craft beer gastropub segment, where you get a guided tasting. The tour includes a craft beer tasting experience with three craft beer samples, plus a surprise aguardiente shot.

Aguardiente is described as Colombia’s iconic drinking culture in the tour details, and that one small addition makes this stop feel like a real cultural tasting moment, not just a beer line. You’re basically getting two layers: craft beer flavor exploration first, then a quick taste of something uniquely Colombian.

You’ll also end with a gourmet closing bite, a premium Colombian mini platter weighing about 300g. That kind of closing snack matters on a nightlife tour. It helps you recover between drinks and keeps the energy up without feeling like you’re going to a full late dinner afterward.

This ending is also where the tour’s vibe shifts from activity to atmosphere. You’re finishing at Casa Magola, so you can keep the night going in a spot the tour has set up for the group.

If you tend to get chilly at night, bring something light. You’re indoors at bars, but you start with rooftop time and move through the city in the evening.

The wristbands and the traffic light concept

The colored wristbands are one of the more unusual parts of the experience. They follow a social traffic light concept, with single or taken categories. In practice, it helps everyone read the room quickly.

Why that matters: pubcrawls can turn into chaos if nobody knows the social boundaries. Here, the wristbands act like an icebreaker shortcut. You get a built-in way to approach someone, or to avoid getting pulled into awkward conversations when you’re trying to stay with your group.

It also makes group photos and introductions less strained. People can scan wristbands and decide how they want to interact, which keeps the night fun instead of forced.

If you’re coming with friends and want the tour to be social but not messy, this is a real plus.

Value check: what you get for $37

At $37 per person for roughly 3 hours 30 minutes, this tour is not just about alcohol. It bundles several paid experiences into one guided flow.

Here’s what the price supports:

• A professional bilingual guide (EN/ES) throughout.
• A route through four VIP gastro bars.
• A welcome beer at one of the selected venues.
• Craft beer tasting plus a surprise aguardiente shot.
• A hands-on ancestral game experience, tejo or rana, with rule guidance.
• Salsa mini-class basics and dancing time.
• A closing Colombian mini platter around 300g.

The big value win is that you’re paying for coordination and teaching. You’re not paying for “another bar crawl.” You’re paying for guided activities with time built in, so you don’t spend half the night figuring out where to be and what to do.

Also, the group cap is 25 travelers. Smaller crowds usually mean less waiting and more actual time participating in games and tastings.

Logistics that matter for a smooth night

This crawl runs on Fridays and Saturdays only. It starts at 7:00 pm, and the format is designed for good weather, since it begins with a rooftop and continues through multiple short hops around the city.

The tour also notes that the gastrobar route varies depending on your booking date. That means you might not get the exact same bars every night, even though the sequence and activity types stay consistent. It’s a nice way to keep it fresh, but it does mean you should not expect a single, fixed bar list.

There is no private transportation included. The tour is near public transportation, so you’ll want to get yourself to the meeting point at Cl. 12b #5-07. I recommend arriving a few minutes early, especially if you’re trying to find the exact entry point for R10 at Hostal.

Who should book this crawl

This experience is a good match if you want nightlife in Bogotá that feels social and structured at the same time.

Book it if you:

• Want a guided night with tejo or rana and salsa basics, not only drinks
• Prefer a small-ish group (max 25) with an English option
• Like the idea of craft beer tasting paired with a Colombian spirit moment (aguardiente)

Skip it if you:

• Need private transport door-to-door
• Want a fully free-form nightlife night where you pick your own stops
• Are sensitive to an evening that includes active games and dancing practice

Should you book? My honest take

Yes, if your ideal night in Bogotá includes people, movement, and guided taste stops. This crawl is built around doing things, not just drinking at four random bars. The hands-on ancestral game, the salsa mini-class with real bar access, and the closing mini platter give you a complete arc.

I also like the realism of the setup. You get a warm welcome at a colonial rooftop, then you get taught the rules for the game, then you get taught the steps for salsa, then you get guided tastings and a proper food finish. Even the wristbands help keep social interactions readable.

If you’re the type who wants flexibility and zero structure, you may find the schedule a bit “planned.” But if you’d rather show up and let someone handle the pacing, this one is a strong value at $37.

FAQ

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 7:00 pm.

How long is the pub crawl?

The duration is about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Where do I meet and where does the tour end?

You meet at R10, Hostal at Cl. 12b #5-07 in Bogotá. The tour ends at Casa Magola on Cra. 3 #17-60.

Is this tour available every day?

No. It is only available on Fridays and Saturdays.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a professional bilingual guide (EN/ES), a route through four VIP gastro bars with a welcome beer, color wristbands, guided craft beer tasting, a surprise aguardiente shot, an ancestral game experience (tejo or rana), a salsa mini-class, and a closing Colombian mini platter around 300g.

Does the tour include private transportation?

No. Private transportation is not included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, you will not get your money back. The experience also requires good weather, and if it is canceled due to poor weather you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.