Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
To: Sunday, July 2, 2023
Bogotá celebrates Pride (Orgullo Gay) with a weekend of parties, political rallies, cultural events and a huge pride parade
Bogotá celebrates Pride (Orgullo Gay) with a weekend of parties, political rallies, cultural events and a huge pride parade attracting over 70,000 participants. Over the past decade, Colombia has become one of the most famous escapes for gay tourists, and the country legalised gay marriage in 2016.
- Visiting Bogota for pride? Stay in the Chapinero district, home to more than 100 different gay and gay-friendly bars, restaurants and clubs.
The Pride Parade
- Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 – The main parade is held on Sunday, gathering at 12.30 and setting off from 14.00, leaving from the National Park (Carrera 7 #34). The parade then makes its way through Bogotá’s city streets through Carrera Séptima to Plaza de Bolívar.
- The parade is a colourful affair and includes floats and street performances with dancing, singing and cheering as marchers pass by some of the city’s most important monuments and buildings. The first gay pride march in Bogotá was held in 1982.
The Pride & Diversity Festival
- Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 – As the parade comes to an end, the party continues in Plaza de Bolívar with several live shows, performances, drag queens and DJs celebrating late into the night. Soak up the ambience and surround yourself with the city’s most flamboyant people. The parties continue in the Chapinero district, home to Bogotá’s gay bars and clubs.
Bogota Pride Fest
- Thursday, 29th June – Sunday, 2nd July, 2023 – El Mozo, one of the leading party promoters in Colombia presents Bogota Pride Fest, a weekend of circuit parties in some of the most spectacular venues across the city.
Gay Bogotá
- Bogota is Colombia’s sprawling, high-altitude capital, home to more than 7.2 million people. The gay scene is vibrant and varied, with a bar for all tastes.
- Chapinero is home to Bogotá’s gay neighbourhood, a well to do district 30 minutes to one hour drive from the downtown district of Candelaria. Yes, traffic can be quite an issue in the city, so plan accordingly. We suggest you stay in the gay district and use it as your base to explore the rest of the city.
- Bogota’s gay bars are spread out along Carrera 9 street between Calles 58 to 60 in the Chapinero district, a 30 minute ride away. The busiest include:
Cafe Bars
- Village Cafe – Quirky and different, Village Cafe is a great place to begin your afternoon with a coffee or a light bite to eat.
- Estacion Cafe – Delicious cocktails and a varied dinner menu with a range of dishes.
- El Recreo de Adan – One of the city’s coolest gay bars and home to sexy waiters and a relaxed vibe. Note, there are two bars, one in Zona Rosa and one in Chapinero.
- Color House Cafe Bar – Long-running gay bar with a mix of patrons. Steps from the popular Theatron super club, and famous for playing camp pop music and anthems.
- Leos Bar Mistica – Fun atmosphere complete with Rumba shows, a bear night and karaoke.
Clubs
- Theatron de Película – Epic nightclub split into 12 mini clubs spread over five floors. Each club is devoted to a musical theme, from the 80s to Salsa.
- Punto 59 – A Colombian institution with a popular dance floor and fun vibe. Dance the night away over the weekend with hunky guys on the dancefloor.
- El Mozo – The city’s most stylish club with a beautiful terrace bar opens in the early afternoon. Hosts famous circuit DJs, Drag Queens and theme nights.
Saunas
- Baño Turco Saint Moritz – Longest running sauna in the city, recently renovated with shows, massages and cruising. Very bear-friendly.
- Complices Spa – Entertainment complex with Roman pool, Turkish baths, jacuzzi and private relaxation rooms.Popular with younger guys.
- Dagoas Spa – 24 hour sauna in Bogota with large pool, sauna, small bar, cages, slings a dark dungeon and masseur services.
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Featuring a restaurant, this design hotel offers panoramic city and mountain views. The spacious rooms in B.O.G. Hotel feature a private bathroom, LCD satellite TV, seating area and mini-bar. They hotel was designed by the Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva and is inspired by the Gold Museum. Room service, 24-hour front desk & a spa
Featuring a fitness center, bar and views of city a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi and Five different restaurants. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. At the hotel every room includes a private bathroom and the property is nonsmoking
HAB Hotel Bogotá features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and garden in Bogotá. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet.
Rooms with chic décor and city views can be enjoyed. 84 DC is just a 5-minute walk from Bogota’s trendy restaurant district. There is free Wi-Fi and private parking. At 84, bright rooms are fitted with cable TV, designer style décor and full kitchen facilities. Suites feature a bathroom and a large TV. Room service is also available.
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Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a steam room, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 62 rooms offer a pillow menus and bathrobes, as well as comforts such as Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Free WiFi and iPod docks are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with digital channels.
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. All 245 soundproofed rooms feature WiFi and MP3 docks. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like dining areas and sitting areas.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles. All 61 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and iPod docks. Guests will find flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include balconies and refrigerators.
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has spa services and concierge services. Free full breakfast. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 94 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. For entertainment, LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate comforts like Egyptian cotton sheets