Nightlife
Being a major port, you can imagine that Buenaventura has a colorful nightlife, to put it mildly. As a tourist you are recommended to stick to the zona Rosa on Calle 1 which extends from the Muelle Turistico up the hill to the Mirador Azul bar. In between these two landmarks you should have no problems and be able to rumba the night away to your heart’s desire in one of dozens of places with enticing names such as Krypton or Chaplins.
Located in the heart of Buenaventura's zona rosa on Calle 1, Lenos y Mariscos is an upscale eatery offering just about any dish that you could desire, just so long as it is fish, chicken or beef. The helpings are sizeable and are accompanied at lunchtime by a salad and small dessert....
Enviably situated with an ocean view and benefitting from a cooling breeze, the restaurant La Casa is a welcoming place in which to spend some money in Buenaventura. Set menus at lunch appeal to the budget-minded traveler but those in line for something more substantial will find the menu...
Though not the most inviting establishment in the zona rosa, as it lacks the quality and the setting of some of the other places in the neighborhood, Primos is nonetheless another decent option on Calle 1. Offering the usual fare for the coast, including fried fish, cuts of meat and generous...
Found on the eleventh floor of the Capilla del Sol Hotel, Sole's makes for a pleasant respite from the boom boxes in passing cars that run the strip of the zona rosa on Calle 1. Standard eats are offered, and while the food is better than passable, the main reason to come here is to take in the...
One of half a dozen fast food stalls erected on the shore side of Calle 1 in the zona rosa, Rapy Taylor delivers exactly as you would expect. Portions of pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and other fast food fare is available for those in a hurry....