Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
Gets packed with locals on Thursdays for reggae night, and pumps out Latin pop, reggaeton and bacchata (romantic Dominican dance music) the rest of the…
Must-see nightlife in Nicaragua
Caribbean Coast
Locals descend on this sociable watering hole after work to knock back cold beers to a classic rock soundtrack. Also serves up fairly decent meals (US$4-7…
Matagalpa
A sports-bar/disco hybrid popular with young wealthy Matagalpinos who come to get hammered and dance to electronic music and reggaeton.
Granada
This lakeside bar is a spot for a cold beer by the water, with young locals dancing to loud reggaeton into the wee hours on weekends.
Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
Local danceheads opt for this big club at the southern end of the malecón, where a cheesy good time can usually be had.
Managua
One of the few gay bars with any longevity in town, Tabú’s dance floor gets going on weekends (cover charge varies by night).
Caribbean Coast
This large air-con disco space by the water plays a mix of dancehall, reggae and Latin pop to keep the young crowd moving.
León
Corner bar, popular with students and with live sports on TV. There's usually live music on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
Masaya's most popular bar gets packed with locals in the evenings. Join them for a beer.
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
The most popular disco in town isn’t in town, but on the highway to León. Great if you're looking for deafeningly loud music and a chance to rub shoulders…
Little Corn Island
Set back behind some houses in the Village, this dark reggae dance hall doesn't get busy until late. Most patrons just hang out around the benches and…
Caribbean Coast
Sooner or later, anyone on a big night out ends up at this rustic dance hall, half a block from Parque Central. It's a little sketchy but has plenty of…
