Son Havana Salsa Bar Medellin
Source: Son Havana Facebook page
Name: Son Havana
Type of business: Bar
Address: Carrera 73 # 44 (San Juan) - 56
Facebook: @sonhavana
Telephone: (+57-4) 586-9082, (+57) 311-339-7175
Email: sonhavana@une.net.co
Son Havana, founded in 2010, is inspired by the Island of Cuba, rescuing and spreading its cultural tradition. Its musical focus is on the Timba, one of the rhythms that makes up Salsa and is currently strongly developed by talented new Cuban artists. Cuban dance is popular at this venue, even in the formation of a wheel, known as the Cuban Casino/Rueda, which is when several couples form a circle (wheel) and change partners and moves simultaneously as directed by a leader. This bar is well received by young Salsa goers, due to a rumba/party-like environment and relaxed feel that has helped to spread the long Salsa and Cuban tradition among young people who live in Medellín. There is also an adult public, and is a popular place for foreigners and visitors. Son Havana has a Casino/Rueda practice on Wednesdays. They usually have live music at least once a week with their group Son Havana All Stars, and sometimes several times a week, varying between young orchestras in the city. They have also dabbled with concerts by national and international artists, mainly Cubans. It is a pleasant environment to share with friends and enjoy a few mojitos. It is located on Carrera 73 with Calle 44 (San Juan), near the Boulevard de la 70, in the center west of the city. Open from Wednesday to Saturday.
Neighborhood: Florida Nueva, Commune: Laureles, City: Medellin, Department: Antioquia, Country: Colombia
Musical genres: Salsa, Cha Cha (ChaChaCha), Jazz, Pachanga, Rumba (Cuba)
Price range: Normal
Parking: Street Parking
Business hours: Wednesday and Thursday until midnight, Friday and Saturday 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
Charges cover? Yes. Approximately 12.000 Colombian Pesos when there is live music. Cover may be depending on the artists who are performing.
Live music? Yes. There is usually live Salsa music at least once a week with their group, Son Havana All Stars, and sometimes several times a week, varying between young orchestras in the city. They have also dabbled with concerts by national and international Salsa artists, mainly Cubans.
Dancing? Yes. There is some Cuban style Salsa dancing at this bar, and Cuban Casino/Rueda, which is when several couples form a circle (wheel) and change partners and moves simultaneously as directed by a leader. It is also normal to dance Salsa informally at this venue with or without training.
Menu: Beer, Cocktails, Liquor
Closest metro station: Estadio
General directions: Son Havana Bar is located on Carrera 73 with cross street Calle 44 (San Juan), near the Boulevard of the 70, in the center west of the city.
How to arrive by bus: You can take a bus from the center of the city that passes through San Juan Avenue (Calle 44), such as the San Javier, Floresta San Juan and Circular Sur buses.
How to arrive by Metro: The nearest Metro station is Estadio, on Line B of the Metro. From there you can walk right along the Boulevard of the 70, to the gas station of the 70 with San Juan, and from there turn right and walk 3 blocks to Carrera 73.
How to arrive by car/taxi: Follow the Boulevard of the 70 until the gas station of the 70 with San Juan, and from there turn right and continue 3 blocks to Carrera 73.
How to arrive on foot: Walk straight along the Boulevard of the 70 until the gas station of the 70 with San Juan, and from there turn right and walk 3 blocks to Carrera 73.
Dress code: Casual
Public: Colombians, Foreigners
Recommended for: Groups
Noise level: High
Bar seating? Yes
Ventilation: Air conditioning
Wheel chair access? Yes
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In business since: 2010
