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rid), the latter which has furniture made out of reused bike parts and hosts bike-themed
flea markets on weekends.
Nightlife
As the country's cosmopolitan capital, Quito's nightlife scene is booming with sweaty
dance floors, chic lounges, crowded bars and various subcultures. The streets are gener-
ally dead from Sunday (when it's illegal to buy or sell alcohol in Ecuador) to Wednesday,
when popular spots like
La Ronda
street in the Centro Histórico and
La Mariscal
start to
spark back up after sundown.
Wednesday marks Ladies Night in La Mariscal, when almost every bar welcomes women
berry Fields
are great places to start the night off with a round of drinks before heading
out to dance.
El Aguijón
is a Quito favorite where a mix of young hipsters and die-hard
music lovers line up for trendy Salsa night, whereas
Bungalow6
around the block blares
Top 40 and Reggaeton hits. Indie rock fans can stroll Joaquín Pinto street where
Dirty
Sanchez
and
La Estación
stand side-by-side, featuring live fusion bands and catering to
the bohemians that love them. From there, you can take the party to afterhours hangouts
like
The Attic
- a crowded meat market blasting American pop music - or Irish-owned
Finn McCool's
,
where you can play pool or dance with European tourists into the night.
For classier digs, take a taxi to
El Pobre Diablo
which has eclectic drinks, an inspired
menu and live jazz bands.
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Bungalow6
José Calama and Diego de Almagro
Bungalow's (as it's referred to by locals) is probably the most popular club in Quito, with
a chic establishment, blaring Reggaeton music and a dedicated following. There's not a
ton of room to dance because the place is always packed, but partygoers find a way. A
coveted VIP section and Wednesday Women's Night complete the spot.
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Finn McCool's
Diego de Almagro and Joaquín Pinto
www.irishpubquito.com
