Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mongo's
(Manchego 2444, Sopocachi; mains B$30-60; 6pm-3am)
The easiest spot to pull in La
Paz - that's hook up to you Americanos - Mongo's is a perennial favorite, with dancing
on the tables, excellent pub grub and a good mix of locals and tourists.
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Café Sol y Luna
(cnr Murillo & Cochabamba, Rosario; 9am-1am)
This is a low-key, Dutch-run
hangout offering cocktails, good coffee and tasty international meals. It has three cozy
levels with a book exchange and an extensive guidebook reference library (many current
Lonely Planet titles), talks, salsa nights, live music and other activities.
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Reineke Fuchs
(Jáuregui 2241, Sopocachi; from 6pm Mon-Sat)
This Sopocachi
brewhaus
features
imported German beers,
schnappsladen
and hearty sausage-based fare. Also in Zona Sur.
BEER HALL
Diesel Nacional
(20 de Octubre 2271, Sopocachi; from 7:30pm Mon-Sat)
The postmodern place to es-
cape reality for an overpriced drink with the rich kids. It doesn't really get going until late.
LOUNGE
Entertainment
Pick up a copy of the free monthly booklet
Kaos
(available in bars and cafes) for a day-
by-day rundown of what's on in La Paz. Otherwise, watch hotel notice boards for bar and
live music posters, or check the newspapers. InfoTur (
Click here
)
can also help.
LIVE MUSIC
Centro Arte y Culturas Bolivianos
(Ecuador 2582, Sopocachi)
This arts complex has rotating exhibits, live music (Thursday
through Saturday), a decent restaurant and terrace cafe. They call it the Luna Llena rock
bar come 8pm.
