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Bogotá Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

Son Salome, a name governed by the main genre of Cuban popular music, Son, and the memory of the great Poet/Writer Lou Andreas-Salomé, is defined as a Bar with a dance floor, also defined as a large disco, open to lovers dance, connoisseurs of good Latin music as well as for those who wish to attend to enjoy the right environment for a night of guaranteed enjoyment, with first class attention offers visitors a high level of security, highly trained staff , which seeks to provide a space for enjoyment.

Photo 1: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

During my visit I was able to enjoy the best options in services, cocktails, drinks and first-class drinks, the reference given by the famous Chepe, owner and personality of the city’s salsa world, was to enjoy the specialty, the Cuban Mojito, a house cocktail that will take you to visit the Island of Cuba without getting up from your seat.

This great bar offers us a varied itinerary during the weekends, starting with Cuban music on Thursdays where you could coincide with large groups, on Fridays with the best DJs in the country closing on Saturdays and Sundays with great salsa, Cuban and even beautiful folklore of the country, singers or musicians of the first gala will make your stay a night class moment.

Photo 2: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

With 34 years of foundation, Son Salome offers a well-distributed place, with a large space to dance or enjoy a good group, a first-class toilet and, above all, an open space to spend a beautiful evening. We can only recommend you to visit Son Salome located in the center, a few meters from the main means of transport in the city, the Transmilenio at its Aguas station, exactly on Calle 19 # 4-20, in a sector called to be the future of Bogotá, due to the number of constructions that are currently under development, opens continuously from Thursday to Sunday from 6:00 pm, you can learn a lot about this beautiful place through the social networks:

Facebook, Instragam and Google through Son Salome, the Latin reference number 1 in the city.

Photo 3: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

For more information contact them through:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonsalome / https://www.facebook.com/pages/SonSalom%C3%A9-Caribe/1396835567299952
Phones: +57 2432506 / +57 3005707722

Manya Restaurant

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

Manya A Branch Of Peruvian Gastronomy In Colombia

1- Manya A Branch Of Peruvian Gastronomy

Walking through the best places of gastronomy in the city of Bogotá in Colombia we find ourselves with a cozy space, with yellow colors and red wine that allow us to visualize walls with paintings of the Peruvian culture, a kitchen with an open counter, where the diner can observe the preparation of food, a whole warm and familiar atmosphere in this city with so much cold, a restaurant of the most outstanding and recommended for the excellence of its products, what better place than MANYA BISTRO PERUANO, a space dedicated to the so mentioned and famous gastronomic line of Peru.

2- Manya A Branch Of Peruvian Gastronomy

Framed in traditional food, this wonderful temple focuses on sea food, di and shellfish, ceviches, macho fish, majarisco, salmon, octopus among other delicacies are at the hand of the general public, among the most important dishes we have a Trilogy of causes, a Creole mashed potato, stuffed with tuna, shrimp and octopus, something small to share and that begins a high-level tasting.

Menu - Manya, a branch of Peruvian gastronomy — Menu – Manya, a branch of Peruvian gastronomy

During our visit we were received by Paola Benavides, head chef, together with her excellent work team, from here we were able to enjoy the specialty of the house, the great Lomo saltado, a plate of pieces of beef loin sautéed in wook, added with tomato, onion and coriander, bathed in soy sauce and red vinegar, mounted on white rice and fried Creole potato, an explosion of flavor, in the same way, we were able to observe how a variety of traditional ceviches paraded to the tables as well as special ones for vegetarians or those of us who love cooked food, from the smallest to the most difficult diners are served with a high level of commitment and respect.

Members of Manya, a branch of Peruvian gastronomy

From the hand of Chef Gerardo Ávila Lozano, founder and main person in charge of such wonderful attention, you will be able to observe how kitchen specialists assist you to take your order, a plus that allows you to know the smallest details of the dishes before thinking about taste them. We can only recommend Manya, it opens from Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , do not forget to visit a space with such a culinary level as this one, Manya awaits you to make you part of her family.

MANYA BISTRO PERUANO is located Cra. 4a #26B-54, Bogotá, Colombia

For more information:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manyatapasperuanasLaMacarena/
Email: [email protected]
Phones: +57 2834433 / +57 3212034366

Ilhe Habana

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

Ilhe Habana. Little Havana in Colombia

The Macarena Sector in Bogotá – Colombia offers us a great variety of gastronomic spaces, a reference sector for international food, for this reason we could not help but bring us closer to the best Cuban food space in the city, the great Ilhe Habana, a space of great tradition that takes you to enjoy a themed plaza of old Havana.

Ilhe Habana - inside — Ilhe Habana – inside

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From Sunday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, it opens its doors to a particular base of high caliber typical Cuban foods, we can get a great gourmet line, it is easy to get dishes such as old clothes, black beans, Moorish rice and Christians, yucca with mojo, habanero mincemeat, habanero shrimp, sea bass, squid rings, among others that delight your palate, arrival night from Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Ilhe Habana - Cymbals — Ilhe Habana – Cymbals

It offers us a space decorated with groups and singers of the music of the island, letting the enjoyment roll until 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy boleros, sones, danzones and even guarachas of this Latin American musical icon.

Ilhe Habana - live music — Ilhe Habana – live music

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Ilhe refers to the word house or land according to the Yoruba language, something well defined with the Afro-Cuban culture, for this reason Ilhe Habana seeks a concept of old Havana, with a cozy space with brightly colored walls, wooden furniture and a house facade taken of the best Cuban roots.

Ilhe Habana - the kitchen — Ilhe Habana – the kitchen

During our visit we were able to talk with… the owner and cause of this gastronomic fever, he allowed us to enjoy the house specialty, the much-followed Roast Pork, although we noted that the fried cow was highly requested, as was the pork escalope. Located near the city center, on Carrera 3A, # 26B – 72, this Caribbean center offers us a space full of delicious dishes, visit www.ilhehabana.com and find out about a whole world of flavors, surely during your visit to Bogota you will not be able to forget going through this great restaurant.

John Erban

Europe/ Suiza / Ginebra

John Erban. The International sensation of the Tango Scene

At International Salsa Magazine, we believe that what makes someone special is their passion and love for what they do and bring to others. This is the case with John Erban, the Venezuelan tango dancer and instructor that we had the pleasure to meet this month.

Photo 1: John Erban - Tango — Photo 1: John Erban – Tango

John Erban is based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is preparing his next European tour in order to give Tango classes, shows, festivals and more. With an interesting beginning, this Venezuelan left an engineering career to follow a passion that was growing inside of him:

Dance. The Colombian influence in his family was very important to him to take that step into dance. His beginning was centered in a more Latin/Caribbean style, starting with salsa and Venezuelan folklore.

Photo 2: John Erban - Tango — Photo 2: John Erban – Tango

After many years of mastering these styles, giving shows and performances, John met the style that changed his life, Tango. Thanks to the Tango Caracas Company, this dancer started a career in the Tango scene and in 2006, after only three months of practicing with his partner in that moment, John went to the worldwide Tango Championship in Argentina and the couple could passed to the semi- final, something remarkable for a Venezuelan contestants couple.

Later, in 2007, they made it to the finals and in 2008 the couple took part again of the contest and won the 3rd place.

Photo 3: John Erban - Tango — Photo 3: John Erban – Tango

After that, many doors opened for John in the Tango scene around the world, making a dance tour in TokyoJapan, and different countries of Asia. This was a learning process for John in so many ways, because he had the opportunity to meet so many different cultures, languages, perspectives and, overall, dances.

He returned to Argentina in 2009, this time with the amazing dancer Clarissa Sanchez as his new dancing partner, but it was just until 2011, the year of victory, where they were tied in the first place with a Colombian couple After this, John’s career just got off the ground, working and dancing a lot in Argentina, having tours in United States and Europe.

Photo 4: John Erban - Tango — Photo 4: John Erban – Tango

Currently, John is working by himself in Switzerland, organizing a big Milonga once a month in Geneva, and being invited to jury, perform, Dj and teach in Festivals and other cultural events around the world. In November begins his next European tour, with confirmed countries as France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and the U.K.

Some of his awards

Representative of Venezuela in the 8th. World Tango Summit in Bariloche, Argentina 2009.
Finalist of the 7th World Tango Championship held in Buenos Aires in 2009 in the category of Salon Tango.
3rd place of the 1st World Tango Championship held in Medellín, Colombia in 2011 in the Tango Salon category.
7th place of the 1st World Tango Championship held in Medellín, Colombia in 2011 in the category of Stage Tango.
2nd place of the IX World Tango Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2011 in the Tango Salon category.
5th place of the IX World Tango Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2011 in the Stage Tango category.
BEST FOREIGN COUPLE OF 2011, in the IX World Tango Championship held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2011

But having a lifestyle where you have to travel worldwide makes difficult being near to your family and the ones you love and that is a lesson that John has learned after many years of working hard. “When you travel like this, you have to internalize a state of separation, and it has been very hard for me, but I’m still working on that”.

Nevertheless, John is making all to have his son with him, and being close with his family as much as he can. Future goals for John are continue traveling, working and dancing. He is also working for next year in developing his own clothing line, videoclip production and online tango lessons through his new website.

Photo 5: John Erban - Tango — Photo 5: John Erban – Tango

Travel gives him a great opportunity to learn and see all types of languages and cultures. He also wants to create a dance academy and dance company, in order to make festivals, workshops and more.

John talks about Venezuela, its current situation, Europe, the people he’s helping and more, but the most remarkable and beautiful thing is how passionate he is talking about Tango and dance in general. When you talk with him, the desire of learn to dance starts growing, he’s just inspiring.

When we asked him what is the thing that he loves the most about Tango, he says that is the energy that you want to give and show to others, the energy that you want your partner feel, the sensations, the moves…

He knows that Tango is a very strict style with specific rules and it requires a lot of discipline, but he is innovating the style, giving it his signature and personality, and that is what he wants to develop, a new way of Tango style that could captivate anyone.

Finally he gives us tips for beginners in Tango and in dance in general. “Stay humble, always. Ego is an obstacle that every dancer has to defeat. Also you need to have discipline, learning Tango and every dance is like to learn a new language, you have to practice a lot and put all you effort to achieve your goal”. The best advice from a professional.

Photo 6: John Erban - Tango — Photo 6: John Erban – Tango

John Erban is such and unique person, with so much talent and vibrant personality. To know more about him and his work, check his page https://www.facebook.com/Johnerbantango/ www.johnerbantango.com Instagram y Twitter: @johnerbantango Email: [email protected]

Latin America / June 2025

DIRECTORY OF NIGHTCLUBS
ARGENTINA	ARUBA	BELIZE
BOLIVIA	BRAZIL	CHILE
COLOMBIA	COSTA RICA	CUBA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	ECUADOR	GUATEMALA
MEXICO	PANAMA	PERU
PUERTO RICO	VENEZUELA