Must-see nightlife in Bolivia

  • Hb Bronze Coffeebar

    La Paz

    Sleek, earthy and architecturally inspiring – coffee shops don't get much cooler than Hb Bronze! This sorely needed addition to the Casco Viejo…

  • Macondo de Pizza Pazza Bar

    Tarija

    For a Bolivia highlight, head here on Friday 'bohemian nights' (B$40; free for hotel guests), an intoxicating scene with live folkloric music, dancing and…

  • Muela del Diablo

    Cochabamba

    The central patio of this exceptionally charming place, wonderfully lit up at night by candles and glowing heat lamps, is surrounded by archways and…

  • Patrimonio Cafetería SCZ

    Santa Cruz

    The best lattes in town can be found at Patrimonio, a third-wave coffee shop serving brews made with beans from the Yungas, as well as sandwiches and…

  • La Costilla de Adán

    La Paz

    Take a dive down the rabbit hole into the warped mind of owner Roberto Cazola at this supremely surreal speakeasy. Prepare yourself for hundreds of creepy…

  • Typica

    La Paz

    Pick one of four Bolivian roasts and then choose your brew method (Chemex, V60, AeroPress or siphon) at this delightfully bohemian coffeehouse with…

  • Vinoteca El Origen

    Bolivia

    More than 10 different wines from small, mostly organic Bolivian vineyards can be sampled by the glass at this artists' hangout, which also serves local…

  • Los Paraus

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    Tourist guide Leo and his wife Paola run this cozy pub-cafe, one block southeast of Plaza 26 de Enero. There are books to leaf through and Che…

  • La Boheme

    Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania

    This bumping little bar on the south corner of the plaza has a wide selection of intoxicating cocktails and, if you get the munchies, a chalkboard snack…

  • Duda Bar

    Santa Cruz

    There's a cool vibe to this colorful bar occupying the 1st floor of an elegant old building in the city center. Under plaster arches and between pillars…

  • Dali

    Bolivia

    The closest place you'll find to a hip hangout in Oruro is this chilled cafe-bar that caters to the city's young set. Come for the drinks, not the food…

  • Suassuna por Cafe Fragmentos

    Cochabamba

    Lively on weekend nights when the outdoor garden tables lit with candles are filled with young couples and small groups of friends enjoying cheap drinks …

  • Diesel Nacional

    La Paz

    Indulge your metal fetish with a trip to this dark, smoky and oh-so-industrial steampunk bar. The music is as edgy as the clientele, and the cocktails are…

  • Novecento

    Cochabamba

    Live performance space, cultural center, bar and restaurant all in one; but true to its name, film is the inspiration and movies are shown in a small…

  • Extreme Fun Pub

    Uyuni

    For a night of extreme fun head to Uyuni's top drinking spot. The extensive cocktail list features concoctions such as Sexy Llama Bitch and Sensual Llama…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Jungle Bar Moskkito

    Amazon Basin

    Peruvian-run, but English is spoken here. There’s a positive vibe, cheery service and the foliage that hangs from the roof makes you feel like you're in…

  • La Quimba

    Sucre

    Somehow, in this postage-stamp-sized spot, there's space made for musicians (of the jazz and world-music variety) to perform most Friday nights. There are…

  • La Tirana y Olé

    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,…

  • Hallwright's

    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…

  • Reineke Fuchs

    La Paz

    This woodsy Sopocachi brewhaus features imported German beers, schnappsladen and hearty sausage-based fare. They also make their own Pilsner, dunkel and…

  • Goss

    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…

  • Capresso Cafe

    Cochabamba

    Contemporary-style cafe with pleasant front porch seating, especially good for a long Sunday afternoon stay when other places are closed. Upstairs has…

  • M&M Coffee

    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…

  • Tambo Cafe

    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…

  • Bananas Pub Disco

    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…

  • Mandarina Lounge

    Cochabamba

    Uber-urban, contemporary and fashionable, this place could be dropped in Soho in NYC or Miami Beach. The soundtrack is a mix of hip-hop, latin pop and…

  • La Casona Pub

    Potosí

    This atmospheric pub is tucked away in the historic 1775 home of the royal envoy sent to administer the mint. It’s a friendly watering hole with pub grub…

  • Open Mind Club

    La Paz

    La Paz's best gay club is, predictably, lit in a rainbow of colors and lined in shiny mirrors. Don't even think about going before midnight or you'll be…

  • Palo Diablo

    Amazon Basin

    Dark lights, rock videos on the flat-screen TV and the largest cocktail menu in town make this the bar of choice for the karaoke-averse. There's live…

  • Discoteca Búfalo

    Bolivia

    The most happening disco in town when we passed through, with flickering lights, loud music and a good mix of locals and foreigners. It will likely be as…

  • Andean Culture Distillery

    La Paz

    You've no doubt seen it on menus across town, so why not stop by the first craft distillery in Bolivia to learn more about its Killa Andean Moonshine…

  • Luna Lounge

    Amazon Basin

    One of Rurre’s longest-standing bars, with a bouncing atmosphere, good pizza and great cocktails. There's also a pool table, foosball and, occasionally,…

  • Funky Monkey Bar and Restaurant

    Amazon Basin

    This bamboo bar is the best place for day drinking with an above-ground pool where you can laze away a sunny afternoon.

  • Goblin Brew Pub

    Sucre

    This high-ceilinged family-run place resembles a Spanish taverna and offers a good selection of its own craft beers.

  • Simón Boliche

    Cochabamba

    Girls in glasses reading Pablo Neruda while sipping artisanal beer. Young guys barbecuing meat on a portable grill just outside the entrance. Live…

  • Kiwi’s

    Santa Cruz

    A laid-back place where you can sip on bebidas extremas (extreme drinks) served in two-liter receptacles. Great snacks and sandwiches too, all served with…

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