Must-see nightlife in Norte Grande

  • Baristta Coffee

    Arica

    Arica's best coffee is poured at this hip upstairs cafe with a spacious outdoor patio made of reclaimed wood. You choose the preparation style – V60,…

  • Radicales

    Iquique

    Set on the pedestrian drag of Baquedano, this vibrant two-story bar has a warren of creatively adorned rooms you can explore with a well-made tropical…

  • Chelacabur

    San Pedro de Atacama

    The only bar in town, Chelacabur draws a wide cross section of residents and foreigners, who come for cold beers, a festive but easygoing vibe and a rock…

  • Mosto Vinoteca

    Arica

    For a fine vantage point of the cathedral, grab an outdoor table at this new wine bar on the plaza. Aside from a good selection of Chilean reds, Mosto…

  • Así Sea Club

    Arica

    This swank hideaway inside a rambling historic town house has a set of sleek rooms featuring original detail, and a back patio. It serves cocktails and…

  • Bar the Clinic

    Iquique

    An all-wood interior lends this place a chalet-like charm, and makes a fine backdrop to drinks and snacks. There's live music most weekends, with bands…

  • Old School

    Arica

    A mainstay of the nightlife scene, Old School is a cavernous place with live music on weekends and DJs on some weeknights. There's also the occasional…

  • Lounge by Rayú

    Arica

    The beautiful people flocks to this upscale lounge with its open-air patio out in Playa Chinchorro. Come for cocktails, sushi and electronic grooves by…

  • Drake

    Arica

    Attached to the Soho disco, Drake is a laid-back pub where locals gather to start the night or take a breather from the hectic dance-floor action next…

  • Vieja Habana

    Arica

    Has salsa and bachata classes (from CH$3000) Monday to Thursday from 8pm to 11:30pm, and functions as a lively salsoteca (salsa club) on weekends.

  • Soho

    Arica

    The city's most happening disco; gets a variety of DJs as well as live salsa and rock bands. It's about 3km north of the center, near Playa Chinchorro.

  • Club Croata

    Iquique

    Plaza-side restaurant with arched windows, Croatian coats of arms and a clutch of tables outside. It's a fine spot for an afternoon pick-me-up.

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