Must-see nightlife in South America

  • Mestre Cervejeiro

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Part of a national chain promoting beer culture, this upscale beer shop features three taps as well as over 300 bottles of Brazilian and international…

  • Bar Ideal

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Right on the main plaza, this typical Argentine corner cafe is always open and always pulls a crowd. It's good for drinks, snacks or something more…

  • Club Divino

    Viña Del Mar

    Chile's largest (and some say gaudiest) gay club, with DJs, drag queens, go-go dancers and room for 2000 sweaty revelers. It's located about 10km from…

  • Faustina

    Santiago

    Quality coffees and fast wi-fi are the perfect combo to make this Providencia cafe an expat favorite. A mellow vibe permeates the place, from the pillow…

  • Baguales

    Puerto Natales

    Climber friends started this microbrewery as a noble quest for quality suds and the beer (crafted on-site) does not disappoint. A 2nd-floor addition seeks…

  • Mandarina Lounge

    Cochabamba

    Uber-urban, contemporary and fashionable, this place could be dropped in Soho in NYC or Miami Beach. The soundtrack is a mix of hip-hop, latin pop and…

  • Sky Bar

    Bucaramanga

    Bucaramanga's trendiest bar is on the 18th floor of the new Holiday Inn (never thought we'd write that!). It's an open-air affair decked in white with…

  • Scandalos

    Amazonas

    Some people in Tabatinga told us this club was 'un-Christian, immoral and homosexual,' which means, of course, it's awesome! Located about five blocks…

  • Pajarito

    Valparaíso

    Artsy Porteños (residents of Valparaíso) in their 20s and 30s cram the Formica tables at this laid-back, old-school bar to talk poetry and politics over…

  • El Parnaso

    Pereira

    Walk down the long corridor to arrive at this arty garden bar with an open fireplace. Skip the pizzas and burgers, and go for a beer instead. The hip…

  • Bar Beirute – Asa Norte

    Brasília

    Slightly less bohemian than its progenitor in the Asa Sul, this has the same happy combination of cold draft beer, well-priced Lebanese comfort food and…

  • Vintage Wine Bar & Lounge

    Georgetown

    The most fashionable and popular joint in town during our last visit to Georgetown, this is a place where the movers and shakers of the city meet and…

  • Charlá Cafe

    Inland Patagonia

    This stylish cafe does real coffee with scones, homemade cakes and alfajores (cookie-type sandwiches usually stuffed with milk caramel) for those in the…

  • James Beer

    Puerto Madryn

    With modern ambience and 12 microbrews from all over Argentina on tap, this hipster bar is the latest addition to Madryn's nightlife. It also serves pub…

  • Taberna de Don Jaime

    South Coast

    This clamorous tavern is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. It is also a showcase for artisanal wines and piscos. On weekends, the crowds show up…

  • La Iguana Afro Video Bar

    Popayán

    The place to go in the center to show off your salsa moves on the little dance floor. It sometimes has live bands, but can be hit or miss, depending on…

  • Casa de Arena

    Huacachina

    Huacachina's only disco is a legendary raucous affair that attracts patrons from Ica in addition to travelers. There's convenient late-night fast food…

  • Bar Tizé

    Belo Horizonte

    Since 1967, this strategically located corner bar with tables spilling onto a long island of sidewalk has been drawing crowds with ice-cold buckets of…

  • Shannon Irish Pub

    Montevideo

    Always hopping, the Shannon features a variety of Uruguayan microbrews plus a full complement of other beers from over a dozen countries. There's live…

  • Eslabón Prendido

    Medellín

    Hugely popular with backpackers and Medellín's expat community, this unpretentious salsa bar attracts a crowd on Tuesdays for its live band. The vibe is…

  • Pony Line

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    The luxurious polo-themed cocktail bar at the Four Seasons is an elegant stop for pre-dinner drinks or an indulgent nightcap. Sit back in a leather…

  • Uh Lala

    Along the Río Paraná

    A chilled bohemian cafe-bar with friendly staff, Uh Lala is a good place to mix it with locals over a coffee or an evening drink. From Thursday to…

  • On Tap

    Mar del Plata

    A fantastic new craft-beer bar with a minimum of 10 beers on tap at any one time. Design is creative minimalist with wood-paneled walls and speckled…

  • Bendito Seas

    Medellín

    This unpretentious club a couple of blocks from Parque Lleras pulls a mostly local crowd that comes to dance to crossover, especially on Thursdays when…

  • Armazém Coruja

    Rio Grande do Sul

    Count on Santa Catarina brews like Cerveja Coruja, Saint Bier and Barco as well select local suds on the four taps at Santo Ângelo's most intimate bar, a…

  • Costello

    Rosario

    An expansive club out near the river that gets packed with hard partying rosareños. Regularly hosts fun theme nights that are all lasers, fluoro markers…

  • Lastarria Café

    Santiago

    Adjacent to a small visual-arts museum on one of Lastarria's quaint cobblestoned passageways, this cheerful courtyard cafe does lovely cappuccinos, loose…

  • Suco Begaço

    São Paulo

    The flagship of this rapidly expanding juice-chain burns through 600 glasses daily, mixed with water, orange juice, milk or coconut water. Also offers…

  • Cervejaria Inconfidentes

    Minas Gerais

    With a prime location on Mariana's prettiest square, this brewpub featuring local beers has become the town's go-to nightspot since opening in 2017. There…

  • Bar Balcão

    São Paulo

    Good wine, light meals and a simple but elegant design built around a cleverly serpentine bar, this Jardins delight is especially popular with well-heeled…

  • Bound

    Rosario

    One of Rosario's fanciest boliches (nightclubs), this stylish spot is in the heart of the liveliest nightlife zone. It operates a pretty strict door…

  • Doppio Malto

    Rio Grande do Sul

    Yes, this is wine country, but this bar is worth a try for its 15 or so craft beers on draft (many hail from their own brewery). Expect proper pints and…

  • Margarita Pub

    Puerto Madryn

    With a trendy edge, this low-lit brick haunt has a laundry list of cocktails, friendly bar staff and decent food, with popular sushi Wednesdays. On Friday…

  • Así Sea Club

    Arica

    This swank hideaway inside a rambling historic town house has a set of sleek rooms featuring original detail, and a back patio. It serves cocktails and…

  • Nain Maggie

    Inland Patagonia

    Trevelin’s oldest teahouse occupies a modern building but has high traditional standards. Along with a bottomless pot, there’s cream pie, torta negra and…

  • Molly's Beer House

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    Sample some of the 35 different craft beers on tap at Molly's, an elegant bar in a beautifully restored old house. The outdoor tables in the beer garden…

  • Mar e Mel

    Bahia

    This is the place to hear (and dance to) live forró three nights a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9pm). There’s a spacious wooden deck and…

  • Open Mind Club

    La Paz

    La Paz's best gay club is, predictably, lit in a rainbow of colors and lined in shiny mirrors. Don't even think about going before midnight or you'll be…

  • Bar the Clinic

    Iquique

    An all-wood interior lends this place a chalet-like charm, and makes a fine backdrop to drinks and snacks. There's live music most weekends, with bands…

  • Palo Diablo

    Amazon Basin

    Dark lights, rock videos on the flat-screen TV and the largest cocktail menu in town make this the bar of choice for the karaoke-averse. There's live…

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