Quetzaltenango
On the plaza end of the elegant Pasaje Enríquez, alive day and night with a healthy mix of Guatemalans and foreigners quaffing Cabro by the liter, the…
Must-see nightlife in The Highlands
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Quetzaltenango
For chocolate aficionados, this is a shrine. Made from scratch on the premises, the chocolate is velvety smooth and served in a variety of beverages: the…
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Panajachel
This cafe has made Panajachel a major crossroads for coffee aficionados. When he's not roasting beans, the Bay Area owner/head barista spends his time…
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Quetzaltenango
This offbeat cafe-bar is a point of reference for travelers and language students, with quirky decor and art installations. It serves a good range of…
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Panajachel
As the name suggests, this party center unfolds beneath a thatched-roof shelter (actually two), with a beachy ambience. It's popular with volunteer…
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San Pedro La Laguna
To savor a shot of the coffee grown on the surrounding slopes (and roasted here), head for this thatched-roof structure on the way up from the Pana dock…
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San Pedro La Laguna
D'Juice Girls are young Hebrew-speaking Tz'utujil women who squeeze the tropical fruits of Guatemala into supernutritious combos, such as carrot-ginger…
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San Pedro La Laguna
Bar Sublime is the current epicenter of San Pedro's party scene. During the day its lakefront terraces are pretty relaxed and you can enjoy good…
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Quetzaltenango
There's no mistaking what's on offer at this refreshingly unfashionable spot. The pool tables are worn and the cues crooked, but this ramshackle clubhouse…
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Quetzaltenango
With specially designed viewing counters overlooking the Parque Centro América, this lively cafe-bar on the upper level of the Pasaje Enríquez makes a…
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Panajachel
Like a Hard Rock by the lake, this lively little pub hosts plugged-in bands nightly from 9pm. It's popular with Guatemala City youth, who settle in for…
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Quetzaltenango
This tiny pub packs in a mixed crowd, so count on a bilingual evening. Whether there's live music, a heated trivia quiz (Tuesday) or karaoke (Thursday),…
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San Pedro La Laguna
This boisterous pub on the path between the two docks has one of the most happening happy hours in town (5pm to 8pm). Every night has a different theme;…
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Panajachel
This open-air lounge at the end of Calle Santander is the place to enjoy those dream-like volcano sundowns. In high season, there's live music Friday to…
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Panajachel
This Korean-run cafe is heaven for coffee connoisseurs. The youthful staff set up a formidable range of espresso variations, from 'Brown Cloud' (a small…
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Quetzaltenango
The apt name of this split-level corner joint might describe any of the beer-guzzling, sports-viewing establishments along the south side of the Pasaje…
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Panajachel
This strobe-lit disco-bar is the anchor of Pana's little Zona Viva. Check out the phantasmagoric marquee before you cross the threshold – if it doesn't…
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Panajachel
DJs keep the multitudes moving here with a spirited mix of bachata, house, salsa and reggaetón. There are as many discount drinks promotions as there are…
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San Pedro La Laguna
Some nights are more alegres than others at this long-running upstairs pub at the corner up from the Pana dock, but it remains a watering hole for San…
