Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.04%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Same
Anise-flavored spirit, Colombia's national drink. Shared in small shots at every celebration.
Popular local lagers. Club Colombia is the premium choice.
Colombian drinking culture is festive and communal. Aguardiente is shared at every party, wedding, and celebration. "Rumba" (partying) is a way of life, especially in cities like Cali (salsa capital) and Medellín. Music and dancing are inseparable from drinking.
BAC 0.04%+: fine up to $1,373,000 COP, license suspended 1-3 years, vehicle impounded. BAC 0.10%+: increased penalties. Repeat offenders face permanent license revocation.
Aguardiente is served in small shots — pace yourself, it adds up.
The party doesn't start until midnight in most Colombian cities.
Uber and DiDi are safe and affordable in major cities.
Cali's rumba scene (salsa clubs) goes until sunrise.
Always keep your wits about you — don't leave drinks unattended.
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