Bolivia
Java junkies can get their fix at the black cat cafe, one of the few places in Oruro to serve lattes made with freshly ground beans, as well as pies,…
Must-see nightlife in South America
Bogotá
El Mozo is an upscale hot spot, divided into two musical environments (crossover and electronica); it has a retractable rooftop, and serves good cocktails…
Guayaquil
Close to the malecón, this convenient modern cafe offers a proper caffeine fix (one of the few places that actually uses fresh beans), plus cakes and…
Recife
This modern dining and harborside entertainment complex next to Marco Zero houses a series of bright and inviting cafes, restaurants and bars that come…
Bahia
Perched on scenic stilts over the river, this restaurant makes a great setting for an early-evening drink – if you can get anyone to serve you (service is…
Central Highlands
In an arched-roof grotto setting, this microbrew pub and coffee shop has four homemade beers from nearby Baños (though some may be a bit challenging to…
Lima
Another vintage bar renowned for popularizing pisco sours. Intimate and old-world, it’s lined with stained-glass windows and tended by a battalion of bow…
Arequipa
Nordic-style pub with Union Jack flags, happy-hour cocktails and plenty of locals and expats chatting away. Live bands play at 9:30pm and 11pm most nights…
Minas Gerais
On Ouro Preto's main street, this stone-walled cellar pub with back patio keeps its youthful clients happy with 80 different varieties of beer, cheap eats…
Baños
This brewpub features artisanal offerings like light Llamas’ Breath Belgian and bold Stray Dog Stout. There's a small bar menu to balance out the bevvies …
Paramaribo
This popular club is at its best on Thursdays when salsa plays till 1am and then switches from reggae to hip-hop. Expect a meat market and a young, up-for…
Bogotá
The raucous Museo del Tequila serves excellent Mexican food, but is more proud of showing off (and pouring from) the 2900 bottles of tequila that grace…
Sucre
This cozy little pub has a loyal local crowd and lively games of poker and cacho (dice) usually going on. Try the tasty but potent homemade fruit shots.
El Chaltén
For a dose of rock or reggae with ping-pong on the side, this disheveled bar will do nicely. There's live music on weekends; check the Facebook page for…
Inland Patagonia
Beer couldn't get more local. Five artisan brewers are involved with creating this cerveteca, a vending point with pints for sale and growlers to go.
Northern Patagonia
Ideal for a coffee and a conversation, this eclectic cafe serves grilled sandwiches, lemon pie and fresh juices. It also sells trekking maps and local…
Georgetown
Named for the lucky gold-mining claim that funded its creation, this popular hot spot has a sports bar on the 1st floor and a very popular nightclub…
Montevideo
A wine shop by day, this downtown venue also hosts frequent live tango performances in the evenings, accompanied by an excellent selection of Uruguayan…
Bogotá
Forty years in and this divey salsa and reggae bar near Universidad de Los Andes remains a mainstay with DJs and sweat-soaked bodies from all over…
Sucre
Mitos is a spacious basement spot a 15-minute walk north of the center. It really fills up after midnight and plays well-loved Latin and international…
Montevideo
With exposed-brick decor and boldly colorful walls, this high-ceilinged corner bar is a popular neighborhood hangout for drinks and occasional live bands.
Ceará
Located at the entrance to Broadway, Regart is our favorite local bar for its pleasant sidewalk seating and second-floor balcony overlooking the action.
Chiloé
A modified van running on caffeine serves some of Castro's best espresso. The beans are Peruvian and staff can whip up all the usual drink variations.
Lima
You can’t miss the enormous, brightly colored flags that hang over this boisterous outdoor Brazilian bar-cafe where the cachaça flows like water.
Montañita
Lost Beach Club throws big electronic music parties (house, techno, progressive) opposite the beach. International DJs frequently play on Saturdays.
Cochabamba
A popular dancing spot is Lujo’s Discoteca y Karaoke, which, when the clientele don’t take the music into their own hands, plays salsa and pop.
Quito
Quito's biggest gay party attracts a mixed crowd of locals and foreigners. DJs spin the tunes and keep the dance floor packed late into the night.
Bariloche
A mellow local pub where you can actually have a conversation while you drink your Antares, Manush and Ahumadero Weiss beers. There's darts, too.
Rio de Janeiro
The trendy favorite in town, with DJs spinning amid an audiovisual assault in the space of a former TV station. The cover charge is R$15 to R$50.
El Chaltén
In a corrugated-tin house, this bare-bones bar gets lively when there's live music. There's also La Zorra beer on tap, one of Patagonia's finest.
Guayaquil
An upscale sports bar near the start of the commercial strip on Estrada in Urdesa. Billiards, table football and cover bands on various nights.
Porto Seguro
The major beach clubs all put on weekly nighttime luaus (parties); the one at Barramares is the most stunning. It’s about 6km north of town.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Bands take to the stage on weekend nights at this student-favorite in the neighborhood of Meridiano V, a 10-minute taxi ride from the center.
Córdoba
This huge venue in a renovated warehouse hosts local and international rock bands. Check out the schedule of upcoming gigs on the website.
Quito
At the northern end of Parque La Carolina, Kika is a haven for the hip. The disco gets going after midnight with pumping Latin pop tunes.
Bahia
On warm evenings, everyone and his brother is sitting at these sidewalk tables, drinking beer and enjoying a starlit view of the river.
Northern Patagonia
Serving espresso drinks and sweets, this is the only town cafe – though true to local tradition, even this place closes at lunchtime.
Bolivia
On sunny days, locals flock to the row of excellent fruit juice stalls around Mercado Campero.
Coyhaique
Rumbling late-night life with local youth and the occasional adventure guide. Upstairs becomes a romping dance floor in the wee hours.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Funky works of art on the walls and live music on the weekends make this a popular spot. It’s a great place for drinks and snacks.
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