EL MACHETE

El Machete is a gay bar in central Medellín, on Calle 57a near Avenida Oriental (Carrera 46), outside the El Poblado tourist strip. It draws a mainly local crowd for beer, cocktails and a mixed music playlist, and it holds a 4.3 rating from about 300 Google reviews. There are no published hours or website, so ask locally or check social media before heading over. The downtown area around Avenida Oriental is busier and rougher at night than Poblado; take a registered taxi or app ride to the door rather than walking late.