Los Yoses & San Pedro

Introducing Los Yoses & San Pedro

College kids are the same the world over, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this university district is brimming with the highest percentage of bars and clubs in the city. In the evenings, the under-30 crowd takes to the streets in force, and if you spend enough time partying on Calle La Amargura, you may find yourself lingering in the capital for longer than you planned. If you’re not the drinking type, this area is also home to some of the nicest malls and movie theaters in the capital (perfect if you’re in need of a quick Western culture-fix). And you’d be hard-pressed to find a neighborhood boasting better restaurants than San Pedro and Los Yoses.

These suburbs are centered on a roundabout where Avenida Central meets the road to Zapote. To the west lies Los Yoses, with the Fuente de la Hispanidad (a large fountain) and the Mall San Pedro, both serving as area landmarks. To the east lies San Pedro, anchored by a small plaza and the Iglesia de San Pedro (San Pedro church). A few blocks north of Avenida Central is the tree-lined campus of the national university.

Last updated: Sep 23, 2008