Las Vibras de la Casbah

Antigua


It's quite a party most nights at this split-level disco near the Santa Catalina arch: plenty of selfies, vapor shots and EDM form the scene. To take a breather, make your way to the open-air terrace out front. The cocktails are great, and it has an LGBT-friendly reputation.

What the nuns from the ruined convent next door would have made of it is anyone's guess.


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