1. Buenos Aires, Argentina
As a backpacker, Buenos Aires will be the
priciest city you'll visit. But why bother
eating fancy food at fancy restaurants (with
even fancier prices) when you can save all
your money for the clubs? Prepare to be
surrounded by relentless Argentinians, they
go hard. Bartenders in BA do not hold back
and will often ask if your drink is strong
enough. Get ready for huge clubbing areas
and lots of clubs have outside stages, like
Bayside and the longest bars you have ever
seen. As well as all the reggaetón music you
could possibly listen too. Wear your comfiest
shoes, because you aren't leaving until the
sun comes up.
2. Valparaiso, Chile
This quirky, colourful sea-side city just an hour
and a half outside of Santiago is like Brighton
on acid. There are loads of bars with live
music (acoustic, rock and jazz mostly) as well
as a bunch of breweries, which are perfect
places to go eat and pre-drink.
DJs in Valpo aren't as obsessed with
reggaetón and will play a variety of club
classics, as well as techno and house. Drinks
are relatively cheap compared to the major
cities. Check out Mascara, a club by the
famous 'Fuente de Neptuno' statue.
3. Cusco, Peru
You might think all Cusco had to offer was
touristy merch and alpaca jumpers specially
made for the gringos, but there is so much
more. It's a tradition for all those people who
complete the famous Inca trail to go out
the night they get back from Machu Picchu.
Drink a couple of litres of caffeine, and head
out to the Plaza de Armas where clubs scatter
the square such as Mama Africa, Indigo and
La Chupiteria. Expect to hear most of your
cheesy faves as you meet a bunch of new
people from all over the world.
GUESTLIST
2018 / ISSUE 106
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TRAVEL
Whether visiting just one of these countries or trekking
a multi-country trip on a backpacker's budget, these
destinations are essential stopovers for anyone looking for
a decent night out.
3 GREAT CITIES TO PARTY AT
IN SOUTH AMERICA