Must-see nightlife in South America

  • La Casa de la Cerveza

    Cartagena

    A chic spot set high atop the city's walls with stupendous views out toward Castillo de San Felipe and the high rises of Bocagrande. Drinks are pricey –…

  • Café del Mar

    Cartagena

    Ocean breezes swoop in off the coast and bring a relaxing freshness to this touristy outdoor lounge perching on the western ramparts of the Old Town…

  • Ekeko’s

    Puno

    Travelers and locals alike gravitate to this tiny, ultraviolet dance floor above a restaurant, splashed with psychedelic murals. It moves to a thumping…

  • Hotel Argentino

    Inland Patagonia

    This lanky and lowbrow Wild West saloon is much better suited to drinking than sleeping, but by all means stop by: the owner is friendly, the 1916…

  • Dortkneipe

    Villa de Leyva

    On Plaza Mayor, folks spill out of this small, unpronounceable dive bar, which opens as early as 9am (says it all). There's a good selection of Bogotá…

  • Cervejaria Nacional

    São Paulo

    A more mainstream microbrewery that draws a fun crowd, this is one of Sampa's first and most dependable local craft suds factories; though they don't…

  • Cervecería Río Tranquilo

    Northern Patagonia

    Facing the tourism kiosk, this welcoming pub slash man-cafe makes beer on-site, served with intimidating plates of chorrillana: a bomb of fries with meat…

  • Farren’s Irish Pub

    Arequipa

    Where would any city be without its themed Irish pub? Tucked behind the cathedral, this gringo haven has – guess what? – pricey Guinness and English beers…

  • Ganso

    Ollantaytambo

    Treehouse meets circus meets Batman! The hallucinatory decor in tiny, friendly Ganso is enough to drive anyone to drink. A firemen’s pole and swing seats…

  • Aloha Bar

    South Coast

    This local joint is one of the few drinking spots in town. It has pumping music and a disco ball, dark wooden paneling and a handful of tables – big…

  • Cobal do Humaitá

    Rio de Janeiro

    A large food market in Humaitá, the Cobal transforms into a festive nightspot when the sun goes down, complete with open-air eating and drinking.

  • Coyote

    Asunción

    Starts late, ends late – this bouncing disco is for young, wealthy, beautiful people who like to dance til they drop.

  • Cali Salsoteca

    Guayaquil

    In the heart of the Zona Rosa, this is one of Guayaquil's salsa spots, with mesmerizing dancers and brassy bands.

  • Jekus

    Punta Arenas

    A restaurant that serves as a popular meeting spot for drinks, with happy hours, karaoke and soccer on the tube.

  • Druid In

    Buenos Aires

    This Irish pub serves a wide range of aged whiskeys, imported liquor, blended cocktails and a handful of beers.

  • 904

    Asunción

    Down-to-earth disco-pub with live music most nights, big-screen soccer matches and pool tables.

  • El Alambique

    Puerto Williams

    Covered in murals, this cavernous haunt is the only venue with a pub atmosphere at night.

  • Mojitos Cafe

    Venezuela

    Perhaps El Ché would not have appreciated this for-profit venture, but the red-juice-and-white-rum drink named in his honor is a wicked capitalist delight…

  • La Terraza del Ateneo

    Caracas

    The breezy, upstairs terrace of the Ateneo cultural center, La Terraza del Ateneo, becomes an after-hours gathering place for a diverse, arts-minded crowd…

  • 360° Roof Bar

    Caracas

    This incredible open-air lounge atop the Altamira Suites attracts member of Caracas' glitzy crowd, who come to chill out on hammocks and sofas in the 19th…

  • Café Calypso

    Venezuela

    This mild-mannered shopping center cafe has a secret identity. By day, it’s a tranquil coffee bar. Come back at night, though, and Mr Hyde emerges, when…

  • Malabar

    Caracas

    Nouveau-vintage Malabar is one of the most sophisticated choices in Las Mercedes. Down a long hallway that heads behind the seemingly closed daytime-only…

  • Birras Pub & Café

    Caracas

    Almost deviant in its lack of security, Birras is a rough-around-the-edges pavement bar at street level, totally exposed to the realities of sundown…

  • Leña Verde

    Pereira

    Great for people-watching, this popular salsateca (salsa dance club) attracts all types, from baggy-trousered homeboys to smooth romantics with tight…

  • Alfredo’s Bar

    Venezuela

    This bar competes for the cheapest beer in Venezuela, and at prices like these (about BsF4 per bottle) plenty of people come to dance, or just watch…

  • El Sarao

    Caracas

    A longstanding destination for middle-class rumberos, this massive, subterranean space provides a continuous flow of rum, copious plasma TVs, great live…

  • Uvas

    Caracas

    This cozy wine bar feels as if you’re drinking in a wine crate. The vino is concentrated on Europe and South America, with oddly little by the glass;…

  • Birosca Carioca

    Venezuela

    As its Facebook page says, ‘if you’re someone who hates reggaetón, this is your place.’ It plays plenty of ska, rock and reggae, and occasionally hosts…

  • Lola

    Caracas

    There is Japanese fusion at this trendy, bi-level restaurant, but it’s all about rubbing elbows with the cornucopia of hotness that permeates the bar at…

  • Cheers

    Venezuela

    Ripping off the US sitcom’s logo and identity is this surprisingly pleasant restaurant-bar with a dark pub atmosphere, good food and a great U-shaped bar…

  • Bar Restaurant Jardín Sport

    Venezuela

    The locals’ favorite for chatting the day away is this informal open-air bar in a courtyard off Plaza Bolívar. It has a few pool tables in back and serves…

  • Greenwich Pub

    Caracas

    This supposedly English pub (No lager? No English speakers? No shepherd’s pie?) is small, dark and dungeony, with a rock-and-roll attitude. The crowd gets…

  • Bahia Rastabar

    Venezuela

    DJs spin trendy reggae and reggaetón in this youthful bar, conveniently across the street from Los Soles Restaurant. Outdoor tables are more relaxed, and…

  • Bar 21

    Venezuela

    It’s mostly standing room-only at this box-shaped bar teeming with youngish wannabe players, their chicas and an oddly eclectic mix otherwise fighting for…

  • Bar Morichal

    Venezuela

    This is as raucous as Canaima's nightlife gets: a pleasant bar with a spectacular view of the waterfalls on the lagoon where locals and tourists alike…

  • Suka

    Caracas

    Sexy Moroccan souk meets Karma Sutra chic at this dark and sultry bar full of patrons sipping creative cocktails like melon mojitos, orgasmartinis and…

  • El Emperador

    Venezuela

    Packed on weekends, this is the biggest party in the center. It also offers a peaceful, wood-paneled side bar for a quiet drink, and parrilla (mixed grill…

  • Gurten Café Poco Loco

    Venezuela

    This Swiss-owned sports bar packs them in till late with a mixture of rock, reggae and salsa. The owner loves fútbol (soccer) and it’s on every hour the…

  • La Gotera Art Café

    Venezuela

    Bean-bag chairs, romantic lights, a mellow vibe and tasty drinks make this swanky beachside spot a great place to hang out, inside or out under the shady…

  • Centro San Ignacio

    Caracas

    A major nightlife destination, boasting dozens of bars and clubs along the lower level, and the best mall within striking distance of a metro station.

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