The Roxy Disco (Arcos del Sol, Avenida Casares 4000, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires) – this nightspot, which opens on Friday & Saturday nights at 1:30 am, is a popular roquero hangout, where local and regional rock bands perform live (reflecting the ongoing local popularity of “rock en Español” in this part of Latin America).
Práctica X (Av. Diaz Velez 4820, Buenos Aires) – this is a sparsely-decorated tango dance hall that books local acts such as orquesta Sexteto Milonguero, Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne. This venue attracts a mostly local crowd, so that is a good opportunity for visitors to expose themselves to Argentine culture.
Armando Records (Calle 85 #14-46, Bogotá) – this multi-level nightspot, located in Bogotá’s Zona Rosa, best-known for playing electronic dance music for a younger crowd (especially its 2nd floor – known there as “La Cochera”). There’s also an outdoor area where Salsa, Reggaeton and local Colombian tunes can be heard.
Babar Bar Lounge (Centro, Plaza de Santa Teresa Esquina con Calle San Juan de Dios, 3-37, Cartagena) – this local lounge’s winning formula of multi-genre music and smart lounge areas to sample chat-up lines has been a hit for years — with tourists and locals alike rating this place as one of the top clubbing […]
Bazurto Social Club (Av del Centenario, Carrera 9 30-42, Getsimaní, Cartagena) — DJs and live bands keep Bazurto’s play-list fresher than most places with a healthy mix of Champeta, Terapia, Cumbia and Reggae that attracts a bohemian crowd bored by Cartagena’s ‘crossover’ dominated dance floors. Bazurto’s creative team decked the bar out with classic photos […]
Bourbon Street (Calle Santodomingo # 30-03,Centro, Cartagena ) — this is an expansive Mardi Gras-inspired drinking den in the heart of Cartagena’s historic center. Popular with Americans passing through Cartagena, there is both American pop & rock tunes playing on this bar’s sound system (along with occasional live bands), as well as burgers, ribs and […]
Café Havana (Calle Media Luna y Calle Guerrero, Getsemaní, Cartagena) – this bar, opened in 2006, with its Cuban theme, has become one of Cartagena’s most popular nightspots. Its charismatic Spanish owner has successfully transformed the city’s hottest bar on a minimal budget, leaving much of the de-constructed interior untouched whilst covering the tobacco-stained walls […]
El Candelario (Carrera 14A #83-56, Bogotá) – this venue acts as a restaurant during the day. At night (especially from Thursday to Saturday), an eclectic mix of locals and tourists show up to dance to Salsa, Merengue, rock and house music. Local meals such as Ajiaco (a cross between a soup and a stew) are […]
Fragma (Calle Playa de la Artillería # 36-86 Segundo Piso, Centro, Cartagena) – located within the walled-in old district of Cartagena, this club attracts a younger crowd who like electronic dance music. Along with that, Reggaeton and Vallenato (Colombian mountain music) can also be heard here. There’s also an outdoor patio for those who want […]
La Villa (Carrera 14A #83-56, Bogotá) – located in the Zona T district of the Colombia capital, “La Villa” is known for its classy décor, frequent drinks deals and superb atmosphere During the weekends, local DJs spin a mix of electronic dance music, rock and pop hits, along with occasional sessions of Colombian music (such […]