1. Rio de Janeiro
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How it ranked The city home to Rio Carnaval, the world’s biggest party, was hardly going to miss out on the number one spot. Nightlife in Brazil’s raucous seaside city was given a 90 percent quality score, and locals rated it highly for affordability, too. What exactly makes nightlife in Rio so great? According to our survey of locals, the best things about going out in Rio are the bohemian bars of Lapa, live music, dance halls and spontaneous outdoor samba parties.
Why visit now ‘Gone are the days when nightclubs were the go-to places at night in Rio de Janeiro. In the lively Botafogo district, up-and-coming gastronomic hotspots like Alba and Vian Cocktail Bar, become dancefloors on the weekends, and the streets have never been livelier since the end of the pandemic,’ says Renata Magalhães, editor of Time Out Rio de Janeiro. ‘From Glória to the Port Zone, the rhythmic beats of rodas de samba resonate at every turn, attracting a beautiful and diverse crowd. Morro do Pinto has emerged as a trendy destination, while Lapa’s timeless bohemia continues to charm with Bar da Cachaça and Beco do Rato still going strong. Suru Bar has become one of my favourites in the area, drawing crowds every night of the week for its Brazilian-inspired cocktails and sensational vibes.’
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