The Best Nightlife in Latin America: City by City Ranking

Latin America has the best nightlife on the planet. While European clubs close at 2am, the night here doesn't start until midnight.

The Rankings

1. Buenos Aires — Dinner at 10pm, clubs at 2am, home at sunrise. Tango milongas, electronic warehouses, Palermo Hollywood.

2. Medellín — Reggaeton capital. Laureles for locals, Poblado for tourists, Sabaneta fondas for tradition.

3. Cali — Salsa. Fast, acrobatic, deeply local. Tin Tin Deo and Zaperoco are legendary.

4. Cartagena — Walled City at night is magical. Colonial bars, rooftop cocktails, Getsemaní salsa.

5. Santo Domingo — Malecón at night, Zona Colonial bars, bachata and dembow soundtrack.

6. Mexico City — 22 million people means infinite options. Cantinas, mezcalerías, lucha libre afterparties.

The Local Friend Advantage

In every city, tourist nightlife and local nightlife are two different worlds. Tourists end up overcharged. Locals know the bar without a sign, the club that's only good on Wednesdays.

Browse Local Friends in Latin America on Roavi. Find a local who takes you to the nightlife tourists never find.