Medellin nightlife is the best in the world! Time Out magazine has ranked this city as the South American city with the best nightlife. In fact, they asked more than 20,000 people around the world about the best places to party, and 90% of respondents said Medellin has the best nightlife. But what makes Medellin nightlife the best in the world? Let’s break down the ten things that make it so fascinating.
Medellin, the South American city with the best of the world’s nightlife
Medellin has been home to bachelor parties for the last 10 years. Anyone who comes here will find out that it’s a spectacular place. The people are friendly, the weather is perfect, and the women are surreal. But how does our nightlife rank when juxtaposed to Cancun, Vegas, Jaco, and Santo Domingo? Let’s find out.
Beautiful women, everywhere you look
If you’re visiting Colombia for pleasure, you’ve heard that paisa women are the most beautiful in the world. In fact, this is true, but we urge all travelers to walk the Poblado’s streets, and you won’t be disappointed. Jaco, Vegas, and Cancun are party cities with girls on vacation. However, Medellin is a real city with real girls, and if these are the girls we see year-round, indeed, Medellin is the city we are sure you wouldn’t mind visiting over and over.
People Go out in Cliques for Medellin Nightlife
Picking up girls at clubs in the US might be easier. Let’s face it, young girls in the States are crazier and enjoy watching young men on the prowl. In Medellin, though, the nightlife is a little different. Actually, girls seldom go out with girlfriends expecting to get picked up and ready to go home with them. Instead, they tend to go out in bigger groups with a few guys within the group. The origins of this standard are unknown, but it might be due to the way the city was years ago. People would stick to their own group because they felt safer this way. Speculation, of course, but why do you think this is?
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Bigger groups affect the individual pick-up game
If girls tend to go out in cliques, your best shot would be to do what that guy Hitch does and remove them from the herd. But how can you do that when you’re part of a group of 15 testosterone-filled guys? We recommend grabbing one or two of your friends. By splitting away from your crew for a bit and hanging out at the bar or anywhere else, you can get a bird’s-eye view of the club. Once you spot someone you like, approach them, and the rest depends on how much attention you pay. This leads to our next Medellin nightlife item.
Spanish, is it a must?
This is pretty self-explanatory, but we’ll reiterate. If you don’t speak any Spanish at all, chances are you will fail before you even make an attempt to talk to someone. English is becoming more common here, especially if you are in the Poblado part of town. At a nightclub, you might find a girl who will understand basic English, and if she acknowledges you, hold on to this one. The few girls that do speak English fluently are the ones you’ll find at more upscale clubs. These are more stuck-up and not as amused by your foreign appeal. Also, basic communication skills will help you when it comes to ordering drinks and food and pretty much understanding what’s going on. Music and nightlife might be universal, but communication is a must.
Bring a date or invite party girls
As we mentioned before, girls tend to travel in cliques. This means picking up girls shouldn’t be your aim when it comes to Medellin nightlife. Girls aren’t as approachable when it comes to their nightlife faces. But if you definitely want to help your odds of not looking like a creep, consider inviting a few girls to party with you. This way, outside girls won’t feel intimidated to hang out with a group of only guys. Another reason is that Medellin has hundreds of foreigners visiting the clubs every night looking to score. The city has caught on to this. This means normal girls are worried about what their peers would say if they’re seen partying with foreigners. People might get the wrong impression…
Medellin Nightlife Tables and Bottle Service
Bottle service and tables aren’t what they are in Vegas. Where buying a table exempts your group of cover charges, bottle service creates prestige. Bottle service is expected, and everyone gets a table here. Now, tables and bottles are nowhere near Vegas prices (a bottle of Grey Goose at a high-end Medellin club is about $120 USD). However, music is completely different. We’re in Latin America, where we listen to an eclectic mix of Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, cumbia, and, of course, reggaeton. Though there are a few hip-hop clubs in Medellin, don’t expect top 40 hits or modern tracks. Instead, the hip-hop songs played at many clubs are 90s rap tracks. If you buy bottles and have a large group of people, you might be able to convince the DJ to play the occasional Drake track. But don’t expect this to happen too often. Check out our complete guide to the best nightclubs and bars in Medellin!
Visit Parque Lleras Nighlife at least once
Every city has an area that is known to be the hotspot where everyone parties, eats, and relaxes with friends. Parque Lleras is Medellin’s nightlife hotspot. The park and surrounding areas hold most of the city’s best restaurants and nightclubs. Everything is within walking distance. The women are spectacular, and the weather is almost always perfect. The sound of different music from the barrage of nightclubs anywhere you look makes you realize this is where you want to be.
When all else fails, strip clubs are your friend
Medellin nightlife might not make your top 5, but that’s not to say you won’t have a great time. Interacting with people from a culture different from yours is what makes Medellin spectacular. If you wanted a place where everyone speaks your language, plays your music, and where you can eat American fast food all day, why not consider Cancun? Anyhow, if you decide the nightclub scene is esoteric, to say the least, and want to cut out the middle man, check out the Medellin strip clubs. Not only are these strip clubs fun, but they’re different, and you’ll find out why.
Medellin VIP is your Medellin Nightlife Guru!
Medellin nightlife isn’t going to win any awards, but you will have an amazing time once you know your way around. What better way to do this than to have someone who knows the right people and the best places? We’re the city’s #1 entertainment and hospitality group and have the reviews to support this claim. We not only orchestrate bachelor parties, but we’re also the nightlife concierge you need to show your friends a good time in a foreign country. If it was your idea to visit Medellin and you want to spend every minute of the day occupied, hit us up today. Our custom services will fit the needs and budget of your group, with a special emphasis on Medellin nightlife. Looking for more help? Be sure to contact Medellin VIP for our concierge service VIP host, and tours today!
