If you are one of those die-hard salsa fans, then there are cities in the world that would suit your fancies. According to veteran salsa instructor Matthew David Parker, even though most of salsa has moved indoors and into formalized luncheons and events, it still retains the vigour and relatability of ages gone by. Below are the 8 cities with the biggest Latin salsa dance cultures.
Havana, Cuba. Havana has two of the biggest salsa dancing scenes in all of the Americas. Club Café Cantante and Club Salseando Chevere are full of great instructors, wonderful salsa music and a general ambiance that is inviting and thrilling.
Miami. Club Hoy Como Ayer its arch-rival Mango’s Tropical Café and their erstwhile competitor, La Covancha, are what makes Miami the biggest salsa destination outside of Cuba. The place is chic, raw and unmistakably Latino with English barely spoken at any time of the day or night.
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Based in the alleys of San Huan, Nuyorican Café and Latin Roots make for wonderful salsa venues complete with dress codes, quality drinks, wonderful crowds and a global crowd. San Juan has always been a part of the history of salsa.
Bogota, Colombia. El Candelario, The Galeria Café Libro, La Villa provides a wide variety of spaces for salsa indulgence. Between the three of them you have space for family outings, a serene night out, access to professional salsa performers and a crowd of salsa enthusiasts from all over Latin America.
Salsa instructor Matthew David Parker ranks Dylan’s Tervan and Grill, and Cubby Bear at Wrigley field in Chicago, as well as The Granada LA, Mama Juana and Vasilios in Los Angeles high on that list. The legendary Antilla Salsa, Habana Club and Mojito Club in Barcelona, Copacabana, Bungalo Lounge and Club Cache in New York City complete the list.
Havana, Cuba. Havana has two of the biggest salsa dancing scenes in all of the Americas. Club Café Cantante and Club Salseando Chevere are full of great instructors, wonderful salsa music and a general ambiance that is inviting and thrilling.
Miami. Club Hoy Como Ayer its arch-rival Mango’s Tropical Café and their erstwhile competitor, La Covancha, are what makes Miami the biggest salsa destination outside of Cuba. The place is chic, raw and unmistakably Latino with English barely spoken at any time of the day or night.
San Juan, Puerto Rico. Based in the alleys of San Huan, Nuyorican Café and Latin Roots make for wonderful salsa venues complete with dress codes, quality drinks, wonderful crowds and a global crowd. San Juan has always been a part of the history of salsa.
Bogota, Colombia. El Candelario, The Galeria Café Libro, La Villa provides a wide variety of spaces for salsa indulgence. Between the three of them you have space for family outings, a serene night out, access to professional salsa performers and a crowd of salsa enthusiasts from all over Latin America.
Salsa instructor Matthew David Parker ranks Dylan’s Tervan and Grill, and Cubby Bear at Wrigley field in Chicago, as well as The Granada LA, Mama Juana and Vasilios in Los Angeles high on that list. The legendary Antilla Salsa, Habana Club and Mojito Club in Barcelona, Copacabana, Bungalo Lounge and Club Cache in New York City complete the list.
