7 Best Bars in Asunción, Paraguay

A visit to the friendly, semi-open-air Britannia Pub dispels the myth that Asunción has no expat population; they're all here.

The always popular Café Bohemia attracts young and old alike, usually younger on alternative-music nights. They also offer live blues and jazz on Mondays and Tuesdays.

As befits the name, Café Literario draws aficionados of coffee, wine, books, quiet music, and animated conversation.

Try your luck at slot machines, roulette, baccarat, and blackjack at the glitzy Casino de Asunción, open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m–6 am.

Just west of downtown, the nautical-theme Chopería del Puerto also has a pleasant sidewalk café. It is open 24 hours.

Asunción's elite dance the weekend nights away at Coyote.

Faces is one of the largest dance clubs in Paraguay, with nightly shows ranging from bikini contests to live performances.