Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Latin party towns: five of the best

Go wild in one of these hip-shaking Latin party towns


Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What: Wild and sexy, Rio 
is a hedonist’s paradise all 
year round (not just during Carnaval in February). Head 
to Lapa on a Friday and Saturday night where you’ll find street stalls serving up tasty cocktails, and sizzling bars and clubs aplenty.
See: braziltour.com

Trinidad, Cuba

What: The colonial city 
of Trinidad is like a living museum with its cobbled streets and vintage cars. Enjoy Mojitos and Cuba Libres at Casa de la Musica, an open-air live music venue which offers nightly entertainment and salsa dancing.
See: cubaldn.com

Cali, Colombia

What: Colombia’s third largest city is the world capital of salsa, boasting almost 200 schools and 
80 orchestras, as well as 
a surfeit of steamy clubs full of gorgeous (and silicon-enhanced) locals, where you can try out your moves.
See: colombia.travel


Buenos Aires, Argentina

What: Tango displays can 
be seen all over the city, particularly in the clubs of 
hip artists’ district San Telmo. Enjoy a dinner and tango show  in the back room at Cafe Tortoni, the world’s oldest coffee shop.
See: visitargentina.co.uk


Salvador, Brazil

What: Salvador is the ultimate party city, with its streets throbbing 24-7 to African drum beats and its central squares full of displays of capoeira, performed by buff men in white trousers. 
Historic centre, Pelourinho, 
is abuzz with bars and clubs pumping out samba. Drink caipirinhas, made with sugar, lime and cachaca.
See: braziltour.com

Source Janine Kelso


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