Best Nightclubs In Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is among the most idyllic of American offshore territories and provides beautiful beaches, landscapes and a long and tumultuous history that has been well preserved and recorded across the island’s cities and towns. One aspect that is often overlooked however, is Puerto Rico’s penchant for a party. Whether you’re staying at the Villa Montana hotel and Eclipse restaurant Isabela, or you’re nestled in the apartments right in the heart of San Juan, the many opportunities to enjoy Puerto Rican nightlife should not be missed out.
Puerto Rico is famed for its hospitality. From the Eclipse restaurant Puerto Rico to the beachside resorts across the island, Puerto Rico’s many entertainment districts make for great holiday activities. Whether you’re planning to visit as a couple or with friends, these clubs are must-visits if you want to experience a slice of Puerto Rican spirit.
La Respuesta
A jewel of San Juan, La Respuesta offers a dreamy medley of salsa, rock, hip hop and more across themed nights every week. During the early evenings, the venue also acts as a comedy and cabaret theater, drawing in both local and vacationing crowds looking for a fun night out.
Aguardiente
Situated in the Santurce coastal district of San Juan, Aguardiente is a lively and female-friendly club nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district. With live music and great cocktails, Aguardiente is open late and makes for a beautiful introduction to the vibrancy of Puerto Rican culture.
Shing A Ling
Located in the architecturally beautiful Old San Juan district, Shing A Ling is the Sunday and Monday Salsa night of La Factoria, which has been voted one of the top 50 bars in the world. If you’re venturing out for a night on the town after a Villa Montana Beach Resort wedding, this is the perfect spot to dance the night away in an atmospheric and romantic setting. Not only does La Factoria serve up cocktails and wine lists that are world-renowned, but the salsa nights brought to your ears by live band La 51 is one of the most energetic experiences available in the city.
La Vergüenza Puertorrican Chinchorro
This local bar in San Juan turns foot thumping every Sunday and sees huge crowds take to the streets for a good old fashioned bomba. With traditional rumbas and plena dancing, the Latin music oriented DJs are some of the best in the island. This is also a great place for Villa Montana Beach Resort guests to see some live local music, programmed regularly for special events.
La Placita de Santurce
Located in a market setting, this outdoor club night is a prime example of the kind of parties San Juan and Puerto Rico are known for. With its surrounding street food stalls and some great Latin Dj’s, the street parties start around 6 pm and wind down in the early hours of the morning, providing more than enough time for visitors to get a taste of what makes Puerto Rican clubbing so special.
Piso Viejo
Jukebox Wednesdays are the highlight at this great San Juan bar, whilst foreigners looking for some Puerto Rican culture will love the Thursday salsa nights complete with a live orchestra. The cocktails here are great too, especially if you’re a fan of mules and mojitos.