Must-see nightlife in South America

  • Altar Cervecería

    Quito

    In a hipster haven of polished concrete and blond wood, this new bar has several beers from its own brewery as well as a selection of other local craft…

  • Nuevo Mundo Draft Bar

    Lima

    Nuevo Mundo was one of the first craft breweries to come out of Lima, and it's now a major player on the pub scene, with a wide range of national craft…

  • Bar Celona

    Pereira

    At the far end of the Av Circunvalar, this unpretentious drinkery plays a crowd-pleasing mix of Latin and international hits; don't be surprised if the…

  • Armando Records

    Bogotá

    Still a Bogotá hot spot after several years, this multilevel den of nocturnal delight features the 2nd-floor Armando's All Stars, which skews younger for…

  • Opera Catedral

    Santiago

    Classy Opera Catedral has a menu that goes way beyond bar snacks – anyone for a glass of champagne with violet crème brûlée? A poised crew of…

  • Bar La Virgen

    Santiago

    Cheap Chilean tapas and good-value cocktails are the reasons to grab a table at this rooftop bar in Recoleta, which boasts views of Cerro San Cristóbal …

  • La Oficina

    Quito

    This chilled-out joint has rustic upcycled furniture, dim lighting, creative wall murals and its own San Blas craft beers on tap (the IPA gets rave…

  • Cerveceria Nacional

    Santiago

    Pitchers of craft beer are not so easily found in Santiago, which is why this no-frills brewpub is such a rare treat. The home-brewed cervezas span the…

  • La Belle Vintage Bar

    Manizales

    This swanky 2nd-floor bar in the heart of the dining district single-handedly elevated Manizales' status to that of a cosmopolitan metropolis with its…

  • Santa Rosa Cerveza Artesanal

    Quito

    Quito's craft beer scene has exploded in recent years, and family-run brewery Santa Rosa produces some of the city's best. This sleek bar with exposed…

  • Marujos Grill

    Belém

    Outdoor tables have river views at this lively but low-key bar-restaurant. There's the Torre de Chope (Tower of Beer), a 2.5-liter silo of suds for just R…

  • Café Sol y Luna

    La Paz

    This is a low-key, Dutch-run hangout offering cocktails, good coffee and tasty global cusine. It has three cozy levels with a book exchange and an…

  • Ruta Norte

    Salta

    An atmospheric dive with dusty tiled floors, exposed brick walls and a tiny bandstand near the brick bar where you and all your new friends will belt out…

  • Bazurto Social Club

    Cartagena

    Join the crowds at this lively spot where locals dance in unison under an enormous glowing red fish to live champeta music, sip knockout cocktails and…

  • Patio Cervecero El Bolsón

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    If you're a beer drinker, make for the patio here on a warm day and kick back with an IPA, a smoky negra ahumada (extra-dark bock), a pilsner-style rubia…

  • Presidente

    Recoleta & Barrio Norte

    Join Recoleta's well-heeled residents for a cocktail beneath chandeliers in an elegant space that's fit for a president. Order from the extensive drinks…

  • Café Mosqueto

    Santiago

    This adorable cafe offers a cozy spot on a rainy day, while the sidewalk tables, facing a pedestrian street, provide fantastic people-watching when the…

  • Sybarrita Cafe

    Villa de Leyva

    Villa de Leyva's most popular java joint, serving daily changing single-origin coffees from around Colombia's best regions in an old-school environment…

  • Ganache

    Colonia del Sacramento

    An inviting spot for a coffee break any time of year, Ganache lays tables out on the cobblestones in warm weather. Come winter or a rainy day, you'll be…

  • Dinamarca 399

    Valparaíso

    Grab an espresso coffee and a home-baked sweet to enjoy a lazy breakfast on the wraparound terrace of this architectural stunner by the cemeteries. The…

  • Milk

    Córdoba

    Plush red-velvet chairs, the soft glow of chandeliers and waitstaff in suspenders and cocktail dresses – the vibe at this swank cocktail bar screams…

  • Loca Como Tu Madre

    Brasília

    'Crazy Like Your Mama' has a great outdoor space that caters to well-heeled brasiliense imbibing to the sounds of nightly DJs spinning pop and MPB at…

  • Escondido

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of the top beer bars in Copacabana, Escondido has a rotating selection of microbrews such as American pale ales (IPAs), stouts and ciders, including…

  • Capital Lounge Bar

    Belém

    A huge Union Jack and other flags from around the world suggest an old-school English pub, but the sleek booths, creative cocktails and pulsing DJ-mixed…

  • Jekyll & Hyde

    Rosario

    With even more identities than its namesake, this bar occupies a noble building left artfully semi-restored. Checkerboard tiles, exposed brick and…

  • Gato Mamado

    Centro & the Mainland

    Revelers spill out onto the sidewalk at this tiny bar – the 'Fucked Up Cat!' – that is Centro's happy hour king. Rarely seen craft beers (Itajahy,…

  • Waykys Disco Bar

    Lake Titicaca

    Looking for a dark, black-lit bar with loud music, dingy bathrooms and graffiti-covered walls? The kind of place you might make poor decisions at? This is…

  • Grota Bier Gastro Pub

    Santa Catarina

    In a cinematic stone-and-brick home, this brew pub is the domain of the canyon's own craft suds, made with water from its own backyard. There are four…

  • El Cairo

    Rosario

    High-ceilinged and elegant, with huge panes of glass for people-watching (and vice versa), this classic Rosario cafe is good at any time of day, but…

  • Skye

    São Paulo

    Dress up a little for the rooftop bar on the top floor of the Hotel Unique, whose sleek design and unparalleled views make it the perennially perfect…

  • Mundo Nuevo

    Cuzco

    With eye-popping views of the Cathedral, this upstairs bar has a dozen Peruvian microbrews on draft. You could do far worse than watch the sunset on the…

  • Almacén Estación Central

    Mar del Plata

    This glitzy pub is set in a quaint and thoughtfully restored antique building – an old corner store where the former President of Argentina, Marcelo…

  • Don Fernando Tienda y Cafe

    Zona Cafetera

    Serving the best coffee on the main plaza, this spacious cafe with colorful seating serves over a dozen different beverages using locally grown beans…

  • Hotspot Club

    Santiago

    These party-promoters organize some of the best gay events in the city at bars across town several nights each week. Check the Facebook page for details…

  • Equanativa

    Loja

    The region's best caffeinated brews are served in this out-of-the-way little cafe, which also sells coffee by the bag. The owners are true experts on Loja…

  • Kulturcafé Berlin

    Sucre

    Most gringo backpackers end up at this spacious and happening bar for a night or two. There's outdoor patio seating, sports on the TV, regular game nights…

  • Q

    Quito

    Fashion types gather for midweek cocktails at this hip bar and restaurant, where the ceiling is decorated to resemble Amazonian vegetation ('Q' stands for…

  • Flux Bar

    Buenos Aires

    Run by a friendly Englishman and his Russian partner, this gay bar is hetero-friendly, so everyone’s welcome to come on down. The basement space has a…

  • Beleza Pura - Cosmic Bar

    Santa Catarina

    A top see-and-be-seen refuge in Praia do Rosa, with DJs, live music and miles and miles of beautiful people. The owners have lived in Rio de Janeiro,…

  • Casa Cervecera Altamira

    Valparaíso

    This microbrewery at the bottom of Ascensor Reina Victoria offers flights of its pale ale, amber, stout and knock-you-out strong ale. It also serves…

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