Must-see nightlife in South America

  • Igrejinha

    São Paulo

    A laidback indie bar along Rua da Consolação awash in religious imagery and other creative paraphernalia, and often features DJs.

  • Garota da Urca

    Rio de Janeiro

    A neighborhood crowd gathers over chope (draft beer) and salgados (snacks) in the evenings at this low-key spot.

  • Vitrolas Disco & Karaoke Bar

    Sucre

    Often the end point for bar crawls, this karaoke bar is for those who like the sound of their own voice, even if others don’t.

  • Mirapampa

    The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast

    For a night of live music and dancing head to Mirapampa in the Meridiano V neighborhood, a 10-minute taxi ride from the center.

  • Diva Nicotina

    Guayaquil

    At the foot of the hill, the atmospheric Diva Nicotina draws a festive young crowd who pack the house when there's live music.

  • Turtle’s Head

    Quito

    Scottish-owned pub serving decent craft beer and pub grub. There's also table football, a pool table and occasional bands.

  • Bar Luiz

    Rio de Janeiro

    Inaugurated in 1887, this saloon and dining spot serves refreshing brews, with sausages and other filling snacks to match.

  • Kawanna Bar

    Leticia

    A good spot for a relaxed beer on the terrace once the sun is setting; there's also dancing inside later and on weekends.

  • Dona Café

    Bahia

    A pretty coffee stand with a few tables on the main square across from the cathedral. Hours can be a bit unpredictable.

  • Cafe Mandala

    Northern Patagonia

    Wake up happy with the espresso drinks from this tiny plaza-front cafe, also serving juices, cakes and grilled cheeses.

  • Capitão Bar

    Foz do Iguaçu

    This buzzy and friendly staple has a big terrace, well-poured chopp (beer) and a menu of pizza and other food.

  • Bar e Restaurante Piscinas

    Morro de São Paulo

    Head over to this beach bar on secluded Quarta Praia to have some cocktails or beers while the waves lap at your feet.

  • Seven

    Asunción

    A jumping disco-bar where the young and the restless party to techno and house tunes until the sun comes up.

  • Río Sur

    Medellín

    A shopping mall that has been converted into a nightlife zone with a collection of high-end bars and discos.

  • Sounder

    Bolivia

    This is three discos in one. Pick your music to dance to, from pop and electronic to Bolivian traditional.

  • Sacramento Brewing Co.

    Asunción

    Draught-only craft-beer bar selling inventive, locally brewed beers. A very lively place to sample brews.

  • Bebum Bar

    The Amazon

    In a park off the main plaza, this kiosk is a popular watering hole for Xapuri’s young and restless.

  • Le Cosmopolitan

    French Guiana

    A popular nightspot with a young, mixed clientele getting down to reggaeton and other Caribbean music.

  • Fran’s Café

    São Paulo

    Fight the local boys for an outdoor table at this cozy and very gay branch of a classic Sampa café.

  • Studio

    The Amazon

    One of several bars and restaurants clustered around this corner, drawing a mixed crowd most nights.

  • Cafe de la Gare

    French Guiana

    A fun (if rules-heavy) spot with live music and theme nights, such as jazz, salsa and rockabilly.

  • Los Vinitos

    Central Highlands

    This cozy two-story bar is perfect for quietly conspiring in a corner. It’s one of our faves.

  • Cervecería Tehuelche

    Northern Patagonia

    This small brewpub is a good place to grab a late-night pizza and quaff some decent local beer.

  • Club Touché

    Paramaribo

    Dance the night away with techno downstairs and salsa upstairs. Wednesday is the biggest night.

  • Kilkenny Irish Pub

    Paraguay

    Who doesn't enjoy a good Irish pub when they're on their travels? Loud music, nice cocktails.

  • Barr 442

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This venue doubles as a disco on Friday nights and often has live music on Saturday nights.

  • Los Faroles

    Manizales

    Watch seniors dance at this old-style tango bar on the 'Calle del Tango.' Wear dress shoes.

  • Reminiscencias

    Manizales

    An old-style tango bar popular with an older crowd. You'll need dress shoes to get in.

  • La 33 VIP

    Manizales

    A fun basement salsa joint with plenty of comfortable seating and a large dance floor.

  • Café-Bar 't Vat

    Paramaribo

    The night begins at Café-Bar 't Vat, an outdoor bar-cafe with occasional live music.

  • 1007 Floripa

    Centro & the Mainland

    A GLS (Gays, Lesbians and Sympathetics) dive catering to a 20-something crowd.

  • Dom Pedro

    The Amazon

    Mellow midrange restaurant with a good bar scene as the night wears on.

  • Bar Triângulo

    Curitiba

    Don't miss the people-watching at this nearly 95-year-old bar.

  • Levoa

    Cochabamba

    This loud and trendy dancing place gets crowded on weekends.

  • Sur Andes

    Northern Patagonia

    An adorable cafe and bar with a homespun feel and pub fare.

  • O Plebeu

    Rio de Janeiro

    In a lively stretch of Botafogo, O Plebeu is a welcoming, open-sided two-story bar with tables spilling onto the sidewalk and a 2nd-floor balcony…

  • Emporium 42

    Brazil

    Part store, part bar, this small craft-beer emporium doesn't have a lot of local flavor but does stock more than 170 artisanal beers by the bottle (50 or…

  • Jazz In

    Rio de Janeiro

    Set in a restored colonial building near Praça Mauá, Jazz In draws a buzzing crowd that mingles among the art-covered walls, sipping bubbly (champagne and…

  • Choperia São Paulo

    São Paulo

    This mainstream craft-beer choice is set on a prime corner near the beginning of trendy Rua dos Pinheiros. Don't expect a lot of knowledge from the staff,…

  • Positive Rock Reggae

    Puno

    This rock and reggae travelers’ haunt is usually buzzing. The enthusiastic young staff all dream of being DJs someday, and relaxed service lives up to the…

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