Montevideo
Opened in 2017, this Ciudad Vieja cafe in a 19th-century pharmacy (circa 1870) oozes historic charm. Green marble tabletops, ornamental tiled floors and…
Must-see nightlife in South America
Chiloé
Next to a driving range, this cozy restaurants is one of Rilán's few independent options. It features a well-rounded menu of meat and seafood –the octopus…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Though the saintly devilish address seems like a contradiction in terms, this unusual, popular and welcoming bar has an arty bohemian vibe. The big two…
Santa Marta
Here students and gringos eye each other up and get happily trashed in beautifully benign Colombian style. Soca, salsa, house, hip-hop and reggae warm up…
Armenia
Out on the road to Pereira, Armenia's hottest club fills up with a hip young crowd that's fueled by relatively pricey drinks until dawn. It's an expansive…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Grab a cold beer and a bite on the terrace at this rustic but stylish spot near Recoleta's cemetery and the cultural center. With communal tables, comfort…
Bariloche
In a mini-forest of the Paseo de la Colina, in the heart of Bariloche, the Wesley brothers' brewpub is very much part of the city's craft-beer circuit…
Rio de Janeiro
Yet another reason why Botafogo may be surpassing Ipanema in the cool factor these days, this always buzzing rock-and-roll-loving bar and bistro serves…
Recife
Frequented by students, journalists and a generally bohemian crowd, Burburinho is nicer inside than it appears and usually has regular live music – mainly…
Coyhaique
Local hipsters, athletes and mountain folk unite at the altar of huge stainless-steel tanks to quaff four varieties of beer made on-site in this warehouse…
Cochabamba
This multistory maze of a place is all Spanish style, from its chef and tapas menu to its sangria (B$100 for 1.5L) and cozy brick-walled ground floor,…
Manizales
Unlike many local clubs, this basement salsa venue actually has a sizable dance floor that is not cluttered with tables, so there's plenty of space to cut…
São Paulo
Eclectic and funky, Lekitsch is part of the creative cradle of Praça Roosevelt, which is an established weekend gay-gathering point. Walls peppered in…
Santa Catarina
Part of a multi-use space that includes a fantastic handicraft gallery and Tonho Boteco (from which you can order food), this small microbrewery has six…
Rio de Janeiro
When you need a break from upmarket drinking and dining, head to Fuska 2.0, a hole-in-the-wall gathering space where a fun crowd gathers at tables on the…
Along the Río Paraná
A polished, spacious corner bar with a youthful atmosphere and small beer garden, 501 is a fine place to settle in for an evening of drinking. It also…
Cali
This San Antonio institution does great coffee (including some odd options – lemon coffee, anyone?) and a wide range of desserts, the best of which are…
São Luís
With its favela clubhouse feel, Bar do Nelson is the most famous reggae spot in town, and it's good for live music and dancing. A second location has…
Córdoba
Get here early to grab a seat at this tapas bar known for its craft beer, as Antares fills up fast and doesn't take reservations. Count on great happy…
Salvador
The chic tropical-style bar at the lovely Pelô Bistrô at Casa do Amarelindo is the ideal spot for a nightcap; better still is the panoramic terrace where…
Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)
El Barquero has an appealing, laid-back vibe with outdoor tables set on a small front patio. It has a pool table and American grooves. Order a cerveza…
Arequipa
This eternally popular haunt has a rooftop terrace overlooking the Iglesia de San Francisco, a long list of crazy cocktails and a lethal happy hour every…
La Paz
Want to taste some of Bolivia's high-altitude wines? Make a beeline for this cozy wine bar where the bartender will introduce you to the best local vino…
Buenos Aires
This traditional neighborhood cafe and bar has been serving the locals their morning cafe con leche (milky coffee) and afternoon beers since 1923. Inside…
San Andrés
The busiest and best-established club in San Andrés, Éxtasis, on the top floor of the Hotel Sol Caribe, has a huge dance floor that is always packed at…
Amazon Basin
Feast your eyes on this elephantine bar/disco/karaoke/event space where the VIP area has its very own pool. There's also an American-style restaurant with…
La Paz
This woodsy Sopocachi brewhaus features imported German beers, schnappsladen and hearty sausage-based fare. They also make their own Pilsner, dunkel and…
Cali
This is a friendly neighborhood shop-bar hybrid in San Antonio that's been around for over 70 years. Cheap beer accompanies classic salsa and bolero and…
Bogotá
On a small road between Carreras 9 and 13 in the heart of Chapinero, the classic Theatron is carved from a huge film house. It draws a gay and straight…
Brasília
This bar is in the same vein as classics from Rio and São Paulo, complete with a hardwood bar relocated from a pharmacy in 1928 and antique tiled floors…
San Andrés
The biggest disco in town holds 700 sweaty bodies. There is live music (salsa and reggaeton), which provides the soundtrack for a decent mix of locals and…
Cuenca
This Austrian-owned place is wunderful if you want a classic bar with big wooden tables to sit around with friends. Food is served, and there’s a happy …
Buenos Aires
The downtown branch of Buller Brewing Company is a popular spot for after-office beers (the main pub is in Recoleta). There are usually six beers on tap –…
Puerto Iguazú
A happening open-air bar in the middle of Puerto Iguazú's little nightlife strip, Quita Penas has an elevated deck and a variety of other spaces below. It…
Punta Arenas
If you're picky about espresso, beeline to this unassuming cafe and roaster also serving sandwiches and cakes. For those traveling on to bleaker coffee…
Lima
A popular Miraflores bar and lounge located inside the Las Brujas de Cachiche restaurant, Huaringas serves a vast array of cocktails, including a well…
Elqui Valley
Just south of the plaza, Rustika is a welcoming spot for an evening libation, with outdoor tables set beside a gurgling brook, and warming fires by…
Pucón
Known simply as 'Mama's,' this is Pucón's long-standing bar of note. It boasts an all-wood wall and ceiling space designed by an acoustic engineer to…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This friendly little bar serves five locally made brews, including a stout, an amber ale involving the toasted nuts of an araucaria pine and the…
Medellín
One of the more popular clubs in town, Luxury is full of young paisas grinding to reggaeton and hip-hop on Fridays and Saturdays. Turn up well tipsy…
