For a seriously good time, head to Club Twister where the DJs really know how to keep things hopping by mixing it up with a line up of hot contemporary Latin and international music. Located in the popular El Pueblo shopping center in Escazu, this popular nightclub draws rave reviews from locals in the know. The large dance floor draws trendy locals, and the bartenders keep a steady rhythm of drinks flowing, with beer and mixed drinks always at the ready.

San José boasts a number of hot discos, Déjà Vu being the hottest of the hot! Routinely, the large dance floor is packed with a trendy crowd of gay and straight clientele getting their groove on to the lively mix of house, salsa and techno tunes churned out by the skilled hands of experienced DJ's. Strobe lights and special weekend shows spice things up a bit. This hotspot is located south of the city's Central Park in a rather nondescript neighborhood.

Open only on weekends yet still immensely popular, El Tobogán offers locals an exciting mix of salsa, cumbia, merengue and traditional Latin dance music. The live bands really know how to amp up the volume and get the crowd moving to the tunes. The dance floor is huge, allowing for plenty of partiers to pack it out. And locals know to bring friends; the more the merrier here, although it does fill up fast.

Disco fever? Head to Infinito Disco, one of the area's liveliest discos. It's located in the popular El Pueblo shopping and dining area and draws an energetic crowd that's ready to dance the night away on one of the three large dance floor. DJs spin a mix of salsa, Latin music, European and American dance music and 1970s hits. Multiple bars offer a wealth of options, from mixed drinks to beer and liquor.

Although this bar has a reputation in the area as being a pick-up spot, it's one of downtown's most popular drinking destinations. It's located in a refurbished Colonial house near Parque Morazán. The establishment has three separate bar areas and a large dance floor that really cranks up as the night goes on. Live bands keep the excitement level high, and the bartenders show their skill as they serve up drinks in expert style.