Calle de los Mariachis

When I heard Bucaramanga has a Calle de los Mariachis, visions of Mexico City's Plaza Garibaldi began crooning in my mind. Well, this ciudad's equivalent isn't, well, quite equivalent. Calle 33 is one of the busiest avenues and there's no street-side cafés to sit and nurse a cerveza while listening to the strolling ensembles. About 5 p.m., in the open windows of upstairs greenrooms, men dress in charro outfits. A trumpet's music waltzes down to the avenida, heard above the rush hour traffic. Those who are ready drink a tinto (coffee), waiting for the night's first customer to hire their services. Twenty conjuntos will be here until 2 a.m., in case you want to serenade a sweet Colombian. Several clubs—Garibaldi, El Venado del Oro and El Sombrero - have mariachi shows beginning at 10 p.m. every night.

Location:
Carrera 33, between Calles 37 and 39
Bucaramanga , Colombia

Bar Types:
Music shows

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso

Atmosphere: Entertainment / live music

Service Features:Takeout, private parties, dancing

Bar Features:Full bar, wine / beer, bring your own beer, no alcohol served

Regulations: Yes

Dress Code: Sport

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: No

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 11 Apr 2008

Updated: 14 Apr 2008

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