Cartagena
Getsemaní's bars, the walled city and beach days on the Rosario islands.
- Country
- Colombia
- Scene
- Real scene
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- Same-sex marriage
- Best time
- Dec – April
- Where
- Getsemaní and the walled city
The scene
- Where Getsemaní and the walled city
- The vibe Walled city · Beach
- Best time Dec – April
A proper local scene: several gay bars, a club night or two, a Pride and a community that shows up. Worth a night out whenever you are in town, and a trip on Pride weekend.
Advice Go out. Time your visit for Pride or a big club night and you will not be bored.
Coming up
Nothing listed for Cartagena yet. The calendar updates monthly.
Questions people ask
Is Cartagena gay-friendly?
Yes. Colombia is Tier 2, accepted in the cities, on our country ranking. Getsemaní's bars, the walled city and beach days on the Rosario islands.
Where do gay men go out in Cartagena?
The scene sits around Getsemaní and the walled city. A proper local scene: several gay bars, a club night or two, a Pride and a community that shows up. Worth a night out whenever you are in town, and a trip on Pride weekend. Best time: Dec – April.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
Dec – April. That is when the calendar peaks: Pride, the big parties or simply the weather. Check the events on this page for exact dates.
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Method
The scene rating says how much there is to do: real scene means gay bars, club nights and a pride worth the trip. Safety comes from the Colombia country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.