Top 10 Nightlife Venues of Costa Rica

Destination(s): San Jose

The nightlife in Costa Rica is an eclectic phenomenon that takes all kinds of different faces to cover all preferences in music, style and budget. Whether you choose to mingle with the locals or enjoy a few cocktails in a posh, exclusivistic spot, the Costa Rica night scene has all these offers on display.

Shake the night away with traditional salsa and merengue at Castro's or the huge El Tobogán, or dress up carefully and try a more hip feel at the minimalist Utopia. Most bars tend to get realy crammed with smoke during busy evenings, so you might want to consider open places or optional patios like those at Terra U or Copacabana. However, for a really authentic Costa Rican feeling, we recommend the film-themed El Observatorio or Jazz Café, one of the favourite hangouts of local artists. Just make sure you get fully prepared for a smoky atmosphere. read more about Top 10 Nightlife Venues of Costa Rica