Latin America Collection

While Nicaragua is not New York City, the nightlife scene here
has improved dramatically in recent years.
In Managua, most of the good nightclubs and bars are centered
around the Zona Rosa, on the Carretera Masaya. The night clubs
are packed Wednesday-Saturday night, with ladie's nights usually
on Wednesday and Thursday.


Hipa Hipa is one of the most popular bars, attracting a wealthy
and trendy college-age crowd. In the Zona Rosa, Broder and
Aqua are two good bets, drawing an attractive crowd.
A block away, Excess-XS is a darker nightclub that forces you
onto the dance floor by turning up the air conditioning so high
you have to dance.
Nearby Mango's is slightly smaller, and plays music wicked loud.
Aribas is another good bet, with indoor and outdoor seating
Outside the Zona Rosa, Z-Bar is another happening spot, with
an open-air bar and dance floor and occasional rock music. In
barrio Bolonia, The Shannon is the country's only authentic
Irish bar, complete with Guinness (in a can), U2 on the jukebox
and an Irish-fare bar menu.
Hippos, a hip restaurant with outdoor seating, is a happening
place to grab a burger and drinks with friends.
A local expat hangout in Granada.


Granada's nightlife also picks up considerably on the weekends,
especially Saturday nights, when groups come in from Managua
to party. El Club is one of the trendiest bars/restaurants in town,
with tequila nights on Friday and large theme parties the first
Saturday of every month. Nearby, Café Nuit is an open-air club
built around a patio with a dance floor. The club plays live music
and gets packed on the weekends. Across the street, La Fabrica
is a rock bar built inside an old colonial home. The bar gets good
live rock bands several times a month.
On the east side of the park, Zoom Bar is popular with the older
gringo crowd. Nearby El Central is a backpacker hangout.
Several newer gringo bars are going in nearby. On the shores of
Lake Nicaragua, there are several latin discos and after-hour bars.
San Juan del Sur has several smaller bars, including local expat
favorite Ricardos, followed by a late night at the Disco down the
street.
In Managua TGIF is a place where you can have fun.