Bariloche & the Lake District
The Gilbert family has been brewing its award-winning beers at this 1930s wooden house for several generations. Their stout, amber ale and pale ale are…
Must-see nightlife in South America
Guayaquil
This stylish Urdesa lounge is the hottest nightspot du jour, drawing a well-dressed dance-loving crowd with deep pockets. Minimum consumption is typically…
Salta
With all the folklórica music on this street, the mostly indie mix in this trendy bar might come as a relief. Popular with locals and tourists, it keeps…
Córdoba
In the back of Muy Güemes, one of the district's buzziest courtyards, this fun pub with outdoor seating has great craft beer, cocktails and plates for…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Another of Tandil's craft-beer halls. This is a link in an Argentine chain, with eight beers on tap at all times. It also does a range of pub grub, from…
Popayán
A groovy cafe-bar/gallery that attracts a good mix of locals, visitors and expats and serves organic local coffee, hervidos (fruit infusions), and their…
Rosario
With a red-lit interior true to its origins as a brothel, this place has an atmosphere all of its own. The soundtrack is 1970s and 1980s rock, and the…
Arequipa
Arequipa's only central gay club is also its best, with a slick bar and mixed-ages fun crowd that makes it unintimidating to go alone or with company…
South Coast
A strange sight in Peru, this cowboy-themed bar seems to fit perfectly with Moquegua’s rough-and-tumble frontier attitude. It's the best place in town to…
Gringa Cervecería Artesanal de Montaña
Bariloche & the Lake District
Apart from its celebrated smoked porter, German-style wheat beer, stout and a couple of other locally produced beers, this brewery-pizzeria pairs potent…
Inland Patagonia
Simplicity is the name of the game at this tiny home bar – it serves a variety of decent beers made on-site (we liked the IPA), with meat and cheese…
Arequipa
A seven-in-one excuse for a good night out in a sillar (white volcanic rock) building incorporating a pub (Retro), pool club (Zero), sofa bar (Chill Out),…
Santiago
The name's short for 'El Clandestino,' a throwback from this small club's undercover days. Rotating bands and a small crew of resident DJs keep the 20…
San Andrés
If you want a late-night drink without going to a club, Banzai is a great cocktail bar that's popular with locals. The well-mixed drinks are served…
Cuzco
Humming to a techno beat, this happening club with live DJs is the latest of Cuzco's all-night party places. There's also rock, reggae and salsa on…
El Chaltén
This irresistible chocolate factory tells the story of local climbing legends on the walls. It makes for an intimate evening out, with options ranging…
Lima
A large and lively bar with slick visuals and fun presentation. You will find a fair share of dreadlocks and a classic soundtrack of reggae, ska and dub…
Cochabamba
Contemporary-style cafe with pleasant front porch seating, especially good for a long Sunday afternoon stay when other places are closed. Upstairs has…
Ceará
This Argentine-run reggae bar on the beach is a popular place to chill out and hosts popular parties on Friday and Saturday nights that pull a big crowd…
Chiloé
The best proper bar in Castro – named after Chiloé's unit of measurement for potatoes – offers a wide range of cocktails (CH$3000 to CH$7500), craft beers…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Located in the village of Moquehue, and not functioning as a restaurant when we visited, La Moquehuina is nevertheless worth a stop for its excellent…
Norte Chico
A happening boho joint with a series of artsy colorful rooms and an open-air back patio with rough-hewn furniture and an outdoor fireplace. Come for…
Santiago
Organizes lavish lesbian-specific parties at clubs across town each weekend. Events are often themed, with DJs, live dancers and an alternative crowd…
Medellín
The only real pub in El Poblado, Berlín comes complete with dingy lighting, pool tables and rock classics. It's a welcome respite from the neon-clone bars…
Brazil
A popular late-night spot in the historic center, Vila do Porto often has live music and has a pleasant courtyard overlooking the river. Generally…
Santiago
With eclectic music that spans the continents and the decades, as well as a pretty decent patio, this is a good spot to begin your noche de carrete pub…
São Paulo
This three-story hipster hideout off Praça da República draws inspiration from '50s-era hotel bars and lobbies, and rides a soundtrack steeped mostly in…
Buenos Aires
This French-inspired downtown bar is popular at happy hour with young people who work in the neighborhood. Come on Tuesday evenings for Noche Francesa …
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's best gay dance club has a spacious dance floor, excellent DJs and lots of go-go dancers. Saturday nights are when the big parties are held. On other…
Bolivia
Wrap your hands around a mug of some high-quality (and low-priced) local coffee at this small 2nd-story cafe a block east of the plaza. Inquire about…
Cuenca
Cuenca’s first microbrewery is still one of the city's best. It caters to a young rocker crowd and offers up decent hand-crafted stouts, Irish reds and…
Medellín
Hidden in an unsigned sweaty basement, this friendly salsa club has a distinctly local flavor and is a good place to put into practice your new moves in a…
Morro de São Paulo
Keep your eyes peeled for this modern coffee shop on the bend right before the main road turns down to the beach. It serves strong espresso drinks and a…
Cochabamba
One of the nicer places for a drink, or an afternoon snack and dinner for that matter, is the vine-covered cobblestone courtyard of the Running Chaski…
Rio de Janeiro
Calavera is one of the newest gastropubs to open in Humaitá. You’ll find creative snacks (including outstanding burgers), craft beer and a hipster-leaning…
São Paulo
Taiwanese investment brings this welcoming coffee stop and bakery to Praça da Liberdade. It does commendable espresso (R$4.50), filtered coffee and some…
Amazon Basin
If you want to try salsa dancing or Bolivian-style grooving, this slightly sleazy club has locals shaking their booties plus gringos getting drunk and…
Bariloche
Particularly popular for its Munich-style negra schwarzbier, Scottish amber ale, cream stout and kölsch, this cheerful brewpub pairs its beers with…
Córdoba
A Güemes classic, this laid-back bar in a historic townhouse plays an eclectic range of music and serves good food to boot. Live music Thursday to Sunday…
Santa Catarina
On the far northern end of of the beach, this ramshackle beach shack – complete with disco balls – is the see-and-be-seen hotspot among the LGBT+…
