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Ecuador

Entertainment in Ecuador

  1. La Taberna del Duende

    Live music Thursday through Saturday nights. Cab drivers know the place.

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  2. Friends Bar

    Friends Bar hosts live marimba shows on Saturday nights.

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  3. Friends Bar

    Friends Bar hosts live marimba shows on Saturday nights.

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  4. Budo Bar

    Cozy up to the wooden bar for a beer and a view of the action on the plaza.

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  5. Rincon del Myer

    Locals enjoy this cowboy-themed bar and its roundup of antiques and oddities.

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  6. A

    Patio de Comedías

    Presents plays and performances Thursday through Sunday nights, usually at 8pm.

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  7. B

    Supercines

    For Hollywood fare downtown, check out the six-screen Supercines.

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  8. El Bongo

    This popular bar downstairs from La Panga is where most people start out the night.

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  9. C

    Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café

    Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café turns into raucous discotheques most weekend nights.

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  10. Bar de los Ochenta

    In Urdesa, where La Crème used to be, this club plays all 80s music all the time.

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  12. D

    Ghoz Bar

    English pubs have long been the rave in Quito, and most serve food - Ghoz is a popular one

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  13. Peña La Jampa

    Offers a mix of live salsa, merengue, rock en español and folklórica (folk music).

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  14. Rincón de Suiza

    The crowd at this Swiss-Ecuadorian hangout spills out on the sidewalk; billiards and drinks.

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  15. Casa Tinku

    Casa Tinku is a spirited little bar with a great vibe; there’s usually live music on weekends.

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  16. E

    Conga

    Favorite club of the moment, with a mix of salsa, reggaetón, merengue and electronica.

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  17. Reencuentro Cultural

    This new locale hosts live music, exhibitions and cultural events but is only open sporadically.

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  18. F

    Mumbai

    Quito's only martini bar, Mumbai draws a hip, moneyed crowd with its stylish, modern atmosphere.

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  19. G

    Casa Babylon

    Casa Babylon is a totally nontouristy place to catch a rock or punk show, usually by local bands.

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  20. H

    King's Cross

    English pubs have long been the rave in Quito, and most serve food - King's Cross is a popular one

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  21. La Abuela Café 2 Tobaco y Ron

    Wee place with karaoke and a great little balcony overlooking Alfaro (get there early to snag it).

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  23. I

    Teatro Sarao

    Teatro Sarao is a good venue to check out for contemporary theater and live music.

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  24. Prohibido Museo de Arte Extremo

    An unusual establishment in this up-and-coming area, a Grim Reaper–themed gallery, bar and nightclub.

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  25. J

    Mayo 68

    This popular salsa club is small and conveniently located in the Mariscal, and has a local following.

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  26. K

    El Jardín de Salsa

    El Jardín de Salsa, near the airport, has one of the largest dance floors in Ecuador.

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  27. L

    Kaos

    The laid-back and British-owned Kaos has couches, pool tables and snacks - great for a good night out.

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