Source: El Eslabon Prendido Facebook page

Name: Eslabon Prendido (El Eslabon Prendido)

Type of business: Bar

Address: Calle 53 # 42 - 55

Facebook: @eleslabonprendidomedellin

Telephone: (+57) 313-745-6349

Email: eslabonprendido@hotmail.es

Located in El Centro de Medellin in Maracaibo (Calle 53), about a half block from the Periodista Park (parque de El Periodista) and the bulk of the city's cultural scene, the Eslabon Prendido Salsa bar has become a familiar stop for those who seek a traditional Salsa bar, live bands, and dancing. Its main night is on Tuesday, with an influx of nationals and foreigners thanks to the sound of live music, a day when artists gather to play well-known Salsa songs. There is also a live orchestra on Fridays, sometimes with talented bands from the city. Dance space is limited to the circulation from the entry to the bar at the rear with tables on both sides, although this is not an impediment for those who wish to try their hand at Salsa. You have to arrive early to get a table. The Salsa selection at this bar, especially when the orchestra is on break or not playing, is generally commercial, perhaps oriented toward the less discerning ear of the foreign audience. The bar is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, until 2AM, with cover when there is live music, such as on Tuesdays and some Fridays.

Neighborhood: Boston, Commune: La Candelaria, City: Medellin, Department: Antioquia, Country: Colombia

Musical genres: Salsa

Price range: Normal

Parking: Street Parking

Business hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Charges cover? Yes. When there is live music, cover is typically 10.000 to 12.000 Colombian Pesos.

Live music? Yes. Live music on Tuesdays and some Fridays.

Dancing? Yes. Generally lower level Salsa dancing without formal education.

Menu: Beer, Cocktails, Liquor

Closest metro station: Parque Berrio

General directions: It is located in the center of Medellin, on Maracaibo (Calle 53), two and a half blocks above the Avenida Oriental, and half a block from the Periodista Park (parque de El Periodista).

How to arrive by bus: It can be reached by any bus that passes by the Avenida Oriental, or by Carreras Girardot (Carrera 43) or El Palo (Carrera 45), both close to this venue.

How to arrive by metro: Get off at the Parque Berrío station, walk approximately 4 blocks up the Avenida La Playa, and turn onto Carrera Girardot (Carrera 43).

How to arrive by car/taxi: If you come from the south (Envigado, El Poblado, etc.) or the north (Bello, etc.), the easiest option is to take the Avenida Oriental, which is the same El Poblado Avenue in the south, follow it until Maracaibo (Calle 53), and then rise two and a half blocks.

How to arrive on foot: Via the Avenida La Playa, or Calle Maracaibo (Calle 53), 2 and a half blocks up the Avenida Oriental.

Dress code: Casual

Public: Colombians, Foreigners

Recommended for: Groups, Singles

Noise level: High

Bar seating? Yes

Ventilation: Fans

Wheel chair access?

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Eslabon Prendido (El Eslabon Prendido) Salsa Bar Medellin

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