Must see nightlife in Bolivia

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,…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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

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

Classy wine bar with tapas.

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

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…