La Taberna

Guayaquil


Walking up the steps in Las Peñas, take the first lane off to the left (step 37, to be exact!) to reach this lively, bohemian drinking den. It has salsa beats, a fun crowd, and plenty of love for Guayaquil's Barcelona Sporting Club with its hanging jerseys and old football mementos.


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