La Topa Tolondra
La Topa Tolondra
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yefersson t
1 contribution
June 2019
Hey guys, If you are going to travel to Colombia or Cali, I recommend you this place Why? Because it is real salsa, you will find professional people who live for dance, practice and enjoy the old Cuba environment with a Ron bottle.
I'm sure o "La Topa Tolondra" is a whole lot nicer than new night clubs.
It's by far the best place to find and meet new people and cultures around the world, just in a night bar club.
I'm sure o "La Topa Tolondra" is a whole lot nicer than new night clubs.
It's by far the best place to find and meet new people and cultures around the world, just in a night bar club.
Written 6 February 2020
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Angela 8a
Bogota, Colombia22 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
If you think you know dance in this place it is very probably you change your mind. You can find people of several places of the world, old people and very young, great dancers and beginners, very colorfull visitors. The place is located in a neighborhood very tradicional but at the night you must to be careful. To be here is a "must” in your trip. Don't miss it.
Written 6 January 2023
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MIGUEL ANGEL
Puebla, Mexico63 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Old Colombian floors
Salsa music
And a lot of culture in one single place
The entrance it's about 10,000 Colombian pesos (2.5 dollars )
But definitly I would come back
A lot of security
You must leave your bag at the entrance... Yes they have a locker ( I wouldnt leave my Rolex on the bag but for sure your jacket would be ok )
Inside there is tons of guards! You would feel safe ALLWAYS! Old guys dancing like a pro inviting the ladies to dance in a respectful manner!
Feel free to reach them on Instagram since they have begginer lessons Monday -wendsay from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm for free! (better to check with them on Instagram )
Salsa music
And a lot of culture in one single place
The entrance it's about 10,000 Colombian pesos (2.5 dollars )
But definitly I would come back
A lot of security
You must leave your bag at the entrance... Yes they have a locker ( I wouldnt leave my Rolex on the bag but for sure your jacket would be ok )
Inside there is tons of guards! You would feel safe ALLWAYS! Old guys dancing like a pro inviting the ladies to dance in a respectful manner!
Feel free to reach them on Instagram since they have begginer lessons Monday -wendsay from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm for free! (better to check with them on Instagram )
Written 9 May 2024
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Won L
San Francisco, CA24 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Seeking a place to connect with the locales through dancing? This is the place in Cali. The locales, more evolved in dancing, tend to trickle in during the weekdays rather than the weekends. The people here are usually courteous and well-mannered. As the security guards roam around regularly, deterring any warranted behaviors, you can focus on dancing and having fun, without being too circumspect and vigilant, other than being spatially aware while dancing.
Written 16 January 2020
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Abovetheclouds
2,240 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
Big space, really nice venue. Cool music. The salsa lesson between 19:00 to 21:00 was good. Prepare to work that body! Loved it. Try to take only a small bag or you will need to leave it in the locker room. Security are strict. To be honest, I did a salsa tour. Prior to coming here, we went to some local salsa places which were better and more traditional. This was good too but more 'modern' and very touristy.
Written 22 August 2023
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SLorena_Lozano
Cali, Colombia40 contributions
Aug 2019
very exciting experience! Everyone is just going to dance. Drinks are cheap and you feel safe inside. There is a parking lot near also some food.
Written 24 October 2019
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Bianca M
Soleure, Switzerland341 contributions
June 2018 • Solo
I absolutely loved this place! I was there for the concert of La-33 and the vibe in this bar is incredible! People are dancing all night long, the music is great and staff is super friendly. I went there all by myself but I had no problem to meet people there and have a fantastic night.
Written 12 June 2018
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Michael P
Medellin, Colombia13 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
I was dancing with my friend when a waiter stopped us in the middle of the floor with our drinks in his hands. He had just taken them off our table to accommodate a recently arrived couple.
Basically he told us that we had to stop dancing immediately, take our drinks and go away into a corner. Apparently our beer and soda water were trumped by a bottle of rum.
At least Cali's salsotecas tell you from the outset that you cannot sit at a table without buying a bottle of liquor. La Topa Tolondra seems to be happy inventing rules as it pleases and treating customers with disdain for the sake of profit. Now it has two fewer customers.
Basically he told us that we had to stop dancing immediately, take our drinks and go away into a corner. Apparently our beer and soda water were trumped by a bottle of rum.
At least Cali's salsotecas tell you from the outset that you cannot sit at a table without buying a bottle of liquor. La Topa Tolondra seems to be happy inventing rules as it pleases and treating customers with disdain for the sake of profit. Now it has two fewer customers.
Written 30 March 2018
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Manon S
3 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
For salsa lovers this is an absolute must see spot. All over the world the salsa scene is quite the same. They'll play the biggest salsa hits and people will dance LA style and /or Cuban style salsa.
In La Topa Tolondra you'll find 100% salsa and that is to say 'old school salsa': boogaloo, pachanga and mambo mostly and additionally some latin jazz, chacha, son and son muntuno.
You'll will meet very good Caleño style dancers. A kind of rock and roll-ish salsa with very fast food work.
The ambience is pleasant and you'll meet an open and respectful atmosphere. Meaning that everybody dances with everybody, young an old, no harassment for a single woman.
Even if your not a dancer yourself, in here you can easily spend an evening watching people dance and making a lot of party in the latin way.
Entrance fee is 5000 peso. Only on Thursday 10.000 because of live music. Monday singles night. Tuesday couples night. Sundays closed (like almost everything in Cali) .
In La Topa Tolondra you'll find 100% salsa and that is to say 'old school salsa': boogaloo, pachanga and mambo mostly and additionally some latin jazz, chacha, son and son muntuno.
You'll will meet very good Caleño style dancers. A kind of rock and roll-ish salsa with very fast food work.
The ambience is pleasant and you'll meet an open and respectful atmosphere. Meaning that everybody dances with everybody, young an old, no harassment for a single woman.
Even if your not a dancer yourself, in here you can easily spend an evening watching people dance and making a lot of party in the latin way.
Entrance fee is 5000 peso. Only on Thursday 10.000 because of live music. Monday singles night. Tuesday couples night. Sundays closed (like almost everything in Cali) .
Written 28 February 2017
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Daniel C
Dublin, Ireland381 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
If you want to shake what God gave you with the locals of Cali, then go here. A word of warning, if you order a shot, you'll get possibly the largest shot ever... I made that mistake and am currently dry wretching as i write this.
Costs 10kCOP on a Thursday
A good spot!
Costs 10kCOP on a Thursday
A good spot!
Written 2 December 2016
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Hola Hay algún evento el miércoles 11 de diciembre
Written 7 December 2019
Saludo,
La @Topa Tolondra tiene:
Lunes de Salsa Friends Party,
Los Martes de clase aparte,
Los Miercoles de salsa pal bailador, y los jueves ORQUESTA EN VIVO
Written 10 October 2019
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