3 reviewed party hostels · from €6.90/night · Hostelworld rated
Taganga’s nightlife starts on hostel rooftops. By 8 p.m., the tables at Rancho Aparte and Divanga Hostel are packed with backpackers nursing cold Club Colombias and comparing dive stories from the day. The music creeps up from reggaeton to salsa as the bay turns pink, and by 10 p.m. most of the crowd has migrated to the sand or the street. The main drag, Calle 18, is where you’ll find the handful of bars that keep Taganga’s party going until sunrise.
Hostels here are small: usually 20 beds or fewer: so the scene feels more like a house party than a club. Happy hours run from 6 to 8 p.m., with two-for-one cocktails or 5,000 COP beers. Air con is rare; fans rattle overhead and everyone sleeps with mosquito nets. Wi-Fi is patchy, but no one’s scrolling anyway: they’re too busy trading plans for the next day’s hike or boat trip.
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Great party hostel with a wonderful terrace. The swimming pool is amazing, along with a nice yard where you can chill in cosy hammocks and chairs. The lounge and vibrant on-site bar are great for bonding with other backpackers. With an amazing staff and free tasty breakfast, this hostel is a perfect place for every traveller.
La Tortuga's three-storey design creates the ultimate party atmosphere with its legendary rooftop bar delivering daily sunset sessions over Taganga Bay. Ice-cold beers and economical drinks fuel evening celebrations, whilst the stunning terrace and 360-degree views provide perfect backdrops for socialising. This home-like hostel combines comfort with serious party potential, where diving adventures seamlessly transition into memorable nights.
Amazing party hostel with vibrant on-site bar always crowded with people. The pool area is the main social spot, especially when the parties are going on. The bar is hosting regular events like live music nights, DJs, happy hours, etc. Plus, the hostel is just a few minutes walk from the beach, local bars, and clubs.
How Taganga's nightlife zones break down
The main strip in Taganga, lined with hostels, bars, and small shops selling 5,000 COP beers and empanadas. The road is unpaved and dusty; flip-flops are the footwear of choice. At night, the street hums with music from La Puerta and Coco Loco.
A narrow strip of sand with beach bars and dive shops. The water is calm in the morning, perfect for swimming or paddleboarding. By evening, the bars set up tables on the sand and the music starts. The southern end is quieter, with fewer vendors.
A 15-minute jeep ride away, Santa Marta’s Mamatoco district has salsa bars and clubs that stay open until 5 a.m. The crowd is mostly Colombian; cover charges range from 10,000 to 20,000 COP. Taxis back to Taganga cost 20,000 COP: split between four people.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The rooftop at Rancho Aparte is the default pre-game spot. Plastic chairs, fairy lights, and a sound system that plays salsa until 11 p.m. Happy hour runs 6–8 p.m. with 5,000 COP beers and 10,000 COP mojitos. The crowd is mostly backpackers in their 20s; expect drinking games and impromptu dance circles.
Divanga’s bar spills onto the sand. They serve cheap rum buckets (20,000 COP) and host fire-dancing shows on Thursdays. The music switches from reggaeton to electronic after midnight. Entry is free; arrive before 10 p.m. to grab a table.
A two-floor club on Calle 18. Downstairs is a pool table and cheap beer; upstairs is a dance floor with sticky floors and a DJ playing reggaeton and champeta. Cover is 5,000 COP after 11 p.m. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers.
A tiny bar with hammocks and a thatched roof. They serve 4,000 COP beers and fresh ceviche. Live music on Fridays: usually a local band playing vallenato. Closes at midnight; perfect for a low-key start to the night.
A beachfront restaurant that turns into a bar after dark. The crowd is older: late 20s to 30s: and the music stays acoustic until 10 p.m. Try the 15,000 COP piña colada; it comes in a whole pineapple. No cover, but tables fill up by 9 p.m.
A reggaeton and champeta club on the main drag. The dance floor is small, so it gets packed fast. Entry is 10,000 COP after 11 p.m. and includes one drink. The crowd is mostly Colombian; expect loud music and sweaty dancing until 4 a.m.
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