Billar Danubio Hall

Salento


This is every Latin small-town fantasy rolled into one. Old men in ponchos and cowboy hats sip aguardiente (anise-flavored liquor) as they play dominoes, with vallenato tunes playing in the background and younger locals shooting pool. The clientele breaks into ragged harmony whenever an anthem of heartbreaking personal relevance is played. Come here for a strong coffee or a rum.


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