Bogotá
One of the edgiest theaters in the city center, presenting a mix of political shows (often left-leaning, sometimes covering women's-rights issues) that…
Must-see entertainment in South America
Fundación Gilberto Alzate Avendaño
Bogotá
This cultural institute in La Candelaria hosts many events (including dance and theater, and also some concerts). In 2008 a Goya painting was stolen…
São Paulo
On the downtown corner made famous by Caetano Veloso's 1992 love song to São Paulo, 'Sampa,' Bar Brahma once lived a glorious life as the city's see-and…
Rio de Janeiro
This multifunctional space hosts a wide range of live music, theatrical performances, DJ sets and other cultural and community events such as art…
Santiago
Rail services north once left from Estación Mapocho. Earthquake damage and the decay of the rail system led to its closure, but it's been reincarnated as…
Rio de Janeiro
Going strong since 1934, Teatro Rival stages Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), samba, chorinho (informal instrumental music) and forró (Northeast popular…
Montevideo
Fútbol, a Uruguayan passion, inspires large and regular crowds. Montevideo's main stadium, the Estadio Centenario, opened in 1930 for the first World Cup,…
São Luís
The biggest thing to happen in São Luís since sliced picanha (steak), this massive, architecturally stunning entertainment complex opened in 2015…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's landmark cinema is a remnant of the once flourishing movie-house scene that gave rise to the name Cinelândia. Following a restoration…
Buenos Aires
This large corner venue is also an upscale restaurant. The show follows tango's evolution from its bordello origins to cabaret influences to milongas and…
Trujillo
Although it's billed as a restaurant and does indeed serve good Peruvian food, this place is really a lively peña (Andean-themed) bar and only opens…
Teatro del Libertador General San Martín
Córdoba
It’s well worth going to a performance here, if only to see the opulence of the country’s most historic theater. The building was completed in 1891, and…
Quito
Alternative live music (think salsa and Latin jam sessions, jazz-ska nights and flamenco guitar improvisations) and DJs keep the dance floor packed at…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Decked out with exposed brick and beams, this handsome restaurant specializes in local cuisine and live music. There are shows on Friday and Saturday…
Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
Guayaquil
Home to Guayaquil's soccer champions Barcelona, the most accomplished team in Ecuadorian soccer history, with 14 titles under their belt. You can buy…
Viña Del Mar
Overlooking the beach on the north side of the Marga Marga, this elegant local landmark is the place to squander your savings on slot machines, bingo,…
Brazil
Part restaurant, part bar, part cultural center, this lively place in the heart of the Cidade Baixa attracts an artsy crowd and is a great place to finish…
Lima
Fútbol (soccer) is the national obsession, and Peru’s Estadio Nacional, off cuadras 7 to 9 of Paseo de la República, is the venue for the most important…
Montevideo
This venerable Ciudad Vieja club stages live music nightly and opens early on weekdays for 'after-office' drinks. Depending on the evening, you may find…
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio's best-loved samba schools has won a few parade titles over the years. Vila Isabel is deeply connected to famed samba singer Martinho da Vila,…
Buenos Aires
This tango venue in a remodeled old-time cafe is located right on the historic intersection of San Juan and Boedo. It has the capacity for 300 spectators…
Santiago
Latin American rockers who've played this stage include far-out Mexicans Café Tacuba, Argentinian electro-tango band Bajofondo and Oscar-winning Uruguayan…
Buenos Aires
Inaugurated in 1942 and named after an Argentine president whose wife sang opera, this theater holds over 850 people and shows many musical productions,…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Named for the city's favorite balladeer, this mid-century theater welcomes musicians and artists of all stripes. At the time of research their calendar…
Rio de Janeiro
This two-screen cinema in Botafogo shows a range of films – Brazilian, foreign, independent and the occasional Hollywood offering. It has a cafe inside,…
The Amazon
Large modern cinema located in a large modern shopping center 6km west of town, mostly showing dubbed Hollywood flicks and the occasional Brazilian…
Quito
This space, attached to La Bodeguita de Cuba, comes alive on weekend nights when it's transformed into a lively salsateca. If you're lucky you'll catch a…
Buenos Aires
Offering flamenco for many years now is this cozy little Spanish restaurant with good traditional food. Main dishes (or tapas) can include rabbit, paella…
Buenos Aires
This historic theater dating from 1908 originally staged mostly Spanish plays, including Federico Garcia Lorca's Bodas de Sangre in 1933. Today the…
La Paz
The city's best-known peña is aimed at tourists and Bolivian business-people. The attached restaurant specializes in Bolivian cuisine, including llama…
Guayaquil
A modern 350-seat theater for plays, concerts and films, housed inside the Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo. It also hosts film festivals like…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This big barn of a peña (folk music club) has live folk bands Friday and Saturday (AR$50 cover) and cheap parrilla and empanadas any time. The music kicks…
Guayaquil
Guauaquil's other champion soccer team, Emelec, has won 13 national titles, and plays at the George Capwell Stadium. Recently remodeled, it's been dubbed …
Buenos Aires
This classic theater with an art-deco exterior offers nearly 2000 seats and has performances that range from piano recitals to rock concerts to tango and…
Medellín
Bring something soft to sit on for the free open-air cinema at this sleek, all-concrete space across from the Jardín Botánico. Films are usually shown at…
Rio de Janeiro
Just around the corner from the metro, this three-screen theater shows a mix of Brazilian and foreign films. The small cafe on-site is a good place to…
Quito
The city's main soccer stadium, opened in 1951, seats 37,750. Ecuador's national team, Deportivo Quito and El Nacional play here. Nearby is the shopping…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The largest of Tandil's three theaters. This one is set in an attractive historic building, just off the main plaza, where they host a range of…
Rio de Janeiro
Hidden in the lower level of a shopping complex, this small, charming cinema screens a mix of Brazilian and independent fare, as well as the odd Hollywood…
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