La Purísima

Centro Histórico


La Purísima is essentially two clubs in one: join the young, sweaty throng downstairs with dance hits, or head upstairs for mezcal, pulque and ironically bad/hip music. Drinks are cheap, but hold on tight as it gets crowded. Come early to avoid very long queues.


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