Colombia · CHIVA PARTY BUS TOURS
A chiva is a wooden-bodied ladder bus painted in the national colours, and at night it becomes a moving party with a band on board. These 10 compare routes, what drinks are included and how long the ride runs.
See Medellín by themed bus, Metro, and Metrocable, with Botero art, Pueblito Paisa, Barefoot Park, and city views in four hours.
“It was a good tour! John was an amazing guide”
Ride Buga’s colorful chiva past churches, monuments, and historic streets, with local sweets, wine, coffee, and an English or Spanish audio guide.
“We took a tour of Buga, where Don Carlos introduced us to representative places of the region, his explanation ranged from architectural gems, to representative characters of the region. Very grateful for knowing a little about the culture of Buga.Auto-translated”
Ride Cartagena’s colorful chiva to San Felipe Fortress, the Old Shoes, bay, Clock Tower, and Walled City with a certified guide.
“The tour guide was very informative and did an excellent job translating for us in English. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Ride Cartagena’s traditional chiva to Castillogrande, Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Castle, and the Old Town for $31.
“Such a fun and vibrant experience in Cartagena! The chiva ride was full of energy, great music, and a wonderful atmosphere. The communication with the team was clear and smooth from the beginning. Definitely a charming and unique activity to enjoy the city’s spirit!”
Ride Cartagena’s Chiva Rumbera for two hours of music, dancing, rum, and photo stops at the city’s best-known night sights.
“Esse foi, sem dúvida, um dos passeios mais animados que fizemos em Cartagena! Subir numa chiva rumbera e transformar um simples ônibus em pista de dança foi uma experiência única e contagiante. Com música alta, luzes coloridas e um clima de festa, dançamos, rimos e curtimos cada momento. Durante o tour, fizemos três paradas rápidas: - O Monumento das Botas Velhas - O imponente Castelo San Felipe - E o Letreiro de Cartagena Este último, porém, impossível tirar uma foto sozinho no horário noturno. Um ponto de atenção: realmente pode ser difícil localizar o ônibus certo entre tantas chivas no mesmo local de encontro. Isso poderia ser mais organizado pela…”
See Cartagena by colorful chiva, visit San Felipe Castle, the Old Boots, India Catalina, and the walled city in four hours.
“Guia muito bom, forneceu muitas informações interessantes. Porém, o veículo bem precário…”
Ride a colorful chiva from Medellín to Guatapé, cruise the reservoir, see Hacienda La Manuela, and visit Peñol Rock and Guatapé.
Dance through Cartagena on a traditional chiva with live entertainment, photo stops, BYOB rules, and optional nightclub entry in Getsemaní.
“Buenísimo todo, la música, el animador, el ambiente en general estuvo genial. La discoteca a la que nos llevaron luego (la cual es opcional) también cumplió nuestras expectativas.”
Cartagena’s Chiva Party mixes music, city views, Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Castle, and Taboo nightclub for $15.
“The pick up point was very confusing,. I waited for almost an hour before they actually showed up. I had to get Wi-Fi since I’m American and re-contact them to make sure they were still coming to get me. It was unprofessional and the bus was overcrowded. I barely had any room to sit down and people constantly bumping into me. I did not feel comfortable, and the music was boring.”
Tour San Andrés by music-filled Chiva, with island history, Morgan’s Cave, West View, Hoyo Soplador, and San Luis beaches.
“It’s a great option to get to know the island by road, specially if you don’t have many days. However, a few things feel like a tourist trap. I do not recommend going to the Cueva de Morgan and the Hoyo Soplador - definitely not worth it, and the two more expensive things in the tour. The Casa Museo is very interesting and I would totally recommend it. La West View is ok, but lacks good infrastructure. In total, be prepare to pay and pay Casa Museo - 10.000 pesos (totally worth it) Cueva de Morgan - 20.000 pesos (do not recommend) West View - 10.000 pesos (ok…) Hoyo soplador…”
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