Isla de Providencia Nightlife Tips by mircaskirca

Rustic Beach Bars: Reggae Music Accompanied with Coconut/Rum Cocktail

Providencia is not famous for its nightlife but there are a few places where you can have a beer or enjoy your favourite coconut/rum cocktail (coco loco - crazy coconut :) or piña colada) in the rhythm of reggae music. Rolands Bar on Manzanillo Beach (run by a friendly local Rasta named Roland) is a reggae paradise and a place to go. Sometimes a live band plays in the evening and usually a central campfire is on at night burning old palm wood in order to keep mosquitoes at bay. I spent most of the evenings here, including the New Year's Eve. Quite enjoyed the atmosphere and met some really interesting locals.

Another cool spot to hang out is Richards Place found in Bahía Sureste (run by another friendly Rasta, named Richard). Hi makes best mojitos and piña coladas on the island. While you'll need your own transportation to visit Rolands you can walk to Richards Place (it's a 15-minute walk from Aguadulce).

On the weekend evenings many of the locals hang out around the bar in front of Lover's Bridge in Santa Isabel. Occasionally there is live music in Pizzas Place in Aguadulce. The best thing to do is just ask the local people what's going on.

Directions: Bahía Manzanillo, Bahía Sureste, Aguadulce, Santa Isabel

Theme: Live Music