Bogotá Pride
Marcha LGBT de Bogotá 2023

Bogotá Pride, Marcha LGBT de Bogotá 2023

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.

Recommended Hotels

The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and bustling gay nightlife scene:

B.O.G Hotel,   Salvio Parque 93,   HAB Hotel,   Hotel 84 DC