Nuevo Acantilado de Barranco (Pasaje La Ermita 102, Barranco, Lima) – this another of Lima’s “view bars” – whose main attraction is the view of the ocean that it provides its patrons.
Lobby Bar (Hotel Atton, Av. Jorge Basadre 595, San Isidro, Lima) – this bar is one of the amenities provided to guests staying at the ultra-modern Hotel Atton. Nevertheless, non-guests can drop by and sample their Pisco Sours.
Lima 27 (San Isidro) – this bar-lounge, located within a former mansion, is best-known for its electronic dance music nights (attracting a well-heeled-20-something crowd).
La Posada del Mirador (Pasaje La Ermita 104, Barranco, Lima) – this bar is located near the sea, so it affords visitors with an ocean view (making that one of this venue’s main attractions). A large gathering comes here to watch the sun set.
Gotica (Larcomar Mall, Malecón de la Reserva, Barranco, Lima) – this is one of Lima’s more popular discos, attracting mainly a 20-something crowd, and playing a variety of dance music – from Latin rhythms like Salsa and Cumbia, to international Top 40 pop, House and Reggaetón. Fashion events like Armani are occasionally held here as […]
Depeche Order (Av. El Polo, 2nd Floor, Centro Comercial El Polo, Surco, Lima) – as the name suggests, this is a theme nightspot, which plays a lot of 80s New Wave music (including hits from 80s New Wave bands “Depeche Mode” and “New Order”). It attracts a large following above 30 who still listen to […]
Country Club Lima Hotel (Calle Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro, Lima) – built in 1927, this hacienda-style hotel is perhaps one of the finest in Lima. Live music is played at its restaurant every Friday & Saturday evening. A great place for mature travelers 30 and above.
Bar La Noche (Sanchez Carrión 199, Barranco, Lima) – this is one of Lima’s liveliest bars, despite its “old school” appearance. Local bands often play here live (including jazz on Monday evenings), and it even holds an annual film festival.
Tren Crucero – this train service is a unique way to see the Ecuadorean countryside, as well as going to other parts of this small but geographically challenging nation. From the Chimbacalle station, south of Quito, you can pick the tour you want to take, between Quito, Latacunga, Machachi, and Boliche, with prices that range […]
Teatro Sucre (Calle Manabí N8-131, entre Guayaquil y Juan José Flores, Quito) — this is the first theater of Quito, and one of the most renowned in all of Ecuador. Built in the late nineteenth century, between 1879 and 1887, the name was meant to honor the Mariscal de Ayachucho, Antonio Jose de Sucre. Serving […]