The best clubs Ecuador

A small dance floor and a lively atmosphere in this bar, which is often packed to the rafters. Bungalow 6 is a trendy spot for Quiténian nightlife aficionados. The club organizes live music evenings and gives the public - tourists and locals alike - the opportunity to get to know a number of talented artists in all musical styles: pop, reggae and Latin sounds. Free salsa classes every Saturday and ladies night (free admission for ladies) every Thursday. If you're feeling hungry, try a burger. A word of advice: don't arrive too late!

The best club to dance to merengue, salsa, cumbia and international rhythms. La Gallera has managed to survive the long months of the pandemic and has many Ecuadorian DJs from all over the country to make the youth of Tena dance. On football nights, especially when the Ecuadorian team is playing, the disco turns into a sports bar where aficionados meet to celebrate or cry together, depending of course on the result! Fast food and beer are on the menu on these evenings.

Are you staying in Otavalo and feel like dancing? If so, this discotheque on party street awaits you on Friday and Saturday nights, where you can sway to the music of a DJ or even a concert. If you're planning to visit the Otavalo market, it's better to go out on Saturday night than on Friday, because once you're there, you don't want to leave early. The atmosphere is friendly, and Otavalo's youth gather here on weekends. As for the music, check out the Facebook page first.

On the streets a few night bars that distils their music until late in the night.

This restaurant-disco-bar is the most frequented of the city.

Disco atmosphere, video. Like À, there is more to drink a beer than to dance.

Set in the basement, this trendy box brings together Latin music fans and dancers (beginners or confirmed). All of them will be filled and will be able to wiggle on salsa, Cuban and other ryhtmes. Mojito and free Cuba are to be tasted on site. Very busy and therefore often full, trendy atmosphere and more than 20 years of existence!

Classic disco.

This huge disco also offers a grill service.

This peña is a real institution. The best Ecuadorian and Latino artists have been performing there since 1979. Traditional music groups (from the Andes, in particular) perform there in a friendly and serene atmosphere. A perfect place to meet with friends for a drink. The owners took advantage of the pandemic to create a pleasant little restaurant on the spot and change its name to Llaktana por Ñucanchi. It is a bit out of the way, so it is advisable to take a taxi to get there and back.

This venue is a staple of Quito's nightlife and is never empty. It's mainly young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who meet up in this rustic but trendy setting. For lack of space, they go there more for the atmosphere than for the dancing... International and Latino variety music. When it comes to beverages, avoid craft spirits, which aren't worth much even if they are expensive, and go for brands you know. The attention isn't the best in Quito, but the music and atmosphere more than make up for it.

Salsa ambiance and Caribbean music. The opportunity to discover that Ecuadorians have nothing to envy Puerto Ricans in the field of dance.

One of the most popular clubs in Montañita with its DJ sets that ignite the dancefloor. On the beach, you can party almost with your feet in the water! The biggest parties take place here (electronic music). Don't forget to follow the program online. When you opt for the VIP entrance, it includes a seat with a direct view of the sea, access to the private VIP room behind the DJs and a separate toilet, not to mention access to the best seating areas. The Lost Beach Club is a must for party people!

A little way from the center of Cuenca, the Piazza Cadillac, as it's known here, is the preferred meeting place for Cuenca's affluent young people on weekend evenings. A bar/disco atmosphere with good music to dance to, impressive cocktails and a menu of fast food, burritos, wraps or club sandwiches, to keep you going through the evening full of energy. You'll need it, because the place is very lively and you'll soon get to know the regulars, who won't hesitate to invite you to the table.

Fans of salsa and bachata are in for a treat at this discotheque where the music is good. A meeting place for the best salsa dancers (let's not be shy, the dance floor is for everyone), this discotheque plays Latin music on a loop, and you'll rarely be alone on the dance floor, because people come here to dance! Drinks are rather expensive (US$2.50 a beer and US$7 a shot), but the atmosphere is good and the welcome correct. Salsa classes are included in the entrance fee every Tuesday from 7pm, so don't hesitate!