1. Club Brava
The El San Juan Hotel & Casino is a top nightlife destination even without the added bonus of a club. But it happens to have one of Puerto Rico's hottest nightlife destinations in Club Brava. A popular haunt for tourists, locals, guest DJs, and even the occasional celebrity, Brava justly gets packed to bursting point on weekends. With a crowd that's energetic, scantily clad, and generally representative of the city's pretty people, you'll be happy you came to mingle, jiggle, and lounge at Brava.
Contact: 787-641-3500
2. Club Lazer
Club Lazer is an old stalwart of the San Juan nightlife circuit. A spacious club smack in the middle of Old San Juan, it's known for its hip hop and raggaetón music, loose and truly frisky vibe, and special nights (Sunday is the best day to go). Oh yes, and there are the laser-effects that give the club its name.Contact: 787-725-7581
3. Club Flow
Many reggaetón clubs in Puerto Rico are strictly local, underground affairs that can draw a sketchy crowd. But Club Flow, while not in the center of the old city (it's on Ponce de León Avenue), is still well known to those who know the local scene. The biggest acts and the most talented up-and-comers can be found either on the floor (there's always a local band playing) or pumping through the speakers. The crowd is flashy, and by flashy I mean half naked for the women and pimpin' for the men. If you need to get your perreo on, go here. And if you don't know what perreo is, well ... it's the rhythmic, raunchy, raggaetón-inspired dance that is just about as close as you can get to enjoying your partner without getting arrested.
4. Krash
Gay tourists who know Puerto Rico will probably remember Club Eros as the single best nightclub for gay men and women. Well, Eros is now Krash, but the vibe is still the same. A little off the beaten path in Santurce, Krash plays tribal, house, hip hop, and R&B music for a lively and extremely friendly crowd.
Contact: 787-722-1131
