La Paz Nightlife

Forum is without a doubt the most successful and arguably best nightclub in La Paz. You really haven't experienced the night life here if you haven't been to Forum. It's been around for well over a decade, which is pretty impressive considering most clubs come and go within a few months. The best, and most crowded, nights to go are Friday and Saturday, with a much lighter crowd on Wednesday and Thursday. On the weekend it's a virtual sea of bodies and it'll be an adventure moving from one end of the room to the next. The club has two levels, with the upstairs something of a long balcony. It can be difficult to get in after 11 PM, so if you want to be sure to get in and find a table (upstairs most likely, as most of the downstairs tables/couches are reserved for regulars) come at around 10 PM. If you always want to be assured entry, you can purchase club Membership for about $100 a year. That'll get you and a friend in without a wait, a shot at a reserved table, champagne on your birthday, etc. And if you buddy it up to the bouncers you'll be able to sneak in an entire entourage. My advice is Tip, Tip, Tip. The bouncers, waiters, bartenders, everyone. 100 B/s. is only around $13, but it's a mountain of cash to someone making Bolivian wages. Trust me, they WILL remember you, and your level/speed of service will increase exponentially. The music is an absolutely eclectic mix, from house to hip-hop, rock, salsa, merengue, techno, alternative - ANYTHING - all in one night. There's always a full range of ages too, from 40 year olds down to 15 year olds (how they get in is anyones guess). The main crowd is from about 27-16 though. Like I said before, you may get a big claustrophobic on a weekend, but for a MUCH smaller crowd, try it out on Wednesday or Thursday.

For the most part, the dress is Upscale Casual. A suit isn't out of place, but you'll be too hot and too constricted in no time once you get dancing. So dress well, but nothing too warm. There's a coatcheck in the entrance so don't worry about the outside cold. Just make sure you have stylish, good-breathing clothes underneath, 'cause you'll get HOT. Only the regulars and big spenders meander in with t-shirts and jeans on, so it's probably best not to tempt the bouncers taste in fashion. Also, definitely NO SNEAKERS. Make sure to visit the website once a week to see if you can find yourself in one of the posted pictures. You can get an idea off of the photos how people dress and there's also information on directions, events, membership, etc.

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