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…
Must-see nightlife in Bolivia
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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La Paz
This woodsy Sopocachi brewhaus features imported German beers, schnappsladen and hearty sausage-based fare. They also make their own Pilsner, dunkel and…
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Cochabamba
Contemporary-style cafe with pleasant front porch seating, especially good for a long Sunday afternoon stay when other places are closed. Upstairs has…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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Sucre
This high-ceilinged family-run place resembles a Spanish taverna and offers a good selection of its own craft beers.
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Cochabamba
Girls in glasses reading Pablo Neruda while sipping artisanal beer. Young guys barbecuing meat on a portable grill just outside the entrance. Live…
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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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Santa Cruz
On the east side of the plaza, this place is something of a second home to travelers in Santa Cruz. It serves comfort food such as Irish stew and chicken…
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Cochabamba
Just behind the cathedral, this traditional-looking place is filled with regulars, mostly men chatting with old buddies or perusing the papers while…
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Lake Titicaca
This long-running bar has lost a bit of its edge over the years, but it's still got good drink specials and live music nightly at 8pm. It's located just…
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La Paz
For a cloistered pub setting with intellectual types, girls straight out of a Modigliani painting, weirdos, rockers and other ne’er-do-wells, check out…
