{"id":224832,"date":"2024-10-25T23:10:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T21:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=224832"},"modified":"2024-12-26T21:27:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T19:27:14","slug":"latin-america-dominates-the-2024-best-bars-in-the-world-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/latin-america-dominates-the-2024-best-bars-in-the-world-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Latin America dominates the 2024 Best Bars in the World ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2024 edition of<strong> The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars<\/strong> once again highlights the excellence of Latin American bars, with 11 establishments receiving awards. Bars in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Peru stand out for their creativity and commitment to sustainable practices. Dominated by <strong>bold<\/strong> <strong>concepts and innovative use of local ingredients<\/strong>, this region confirms its place as a leader in the world of mixology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mexico&#8217;s Triumph: Handshake Speakeasy at the Summit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-224823\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-team_-red.jpg\" alt=\"Handshake Speakeasy Team (D.R.)\" class=\"wp-image-224823\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handshake Speakeasy Team (D.R.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mexico, with four establishments in the ranking, shone particularly brightly this year. At the top, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/handshake.bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Handshake<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (1st place) in <strong>Mexico City<\/strong>, stands out as the best bar in the world in 2024. With its speakeasy atmosphere and exceptional service, this establishment embodies the elegance and innovation of the Mexican cocktail scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tlecan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tlec\u0101n<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (20th) and <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/limantour.tv\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Licorer\u00eda Limantour<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (32nd), also based in Mexico City, continue to impress with their quality. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/galloaltanero.com.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">El Gallo Altanero<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (48th) in <strong>Guadalajara<\/strong> completes the list with its creations inspired by Mexican traditions, particularly around tequila and mezcal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Argentina in force: three of the best bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Argentina also confirms its important place in world mixology with three bars in the ranking, all located in <strong>Buenos<\/strong> <strong>Aires<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3monos.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tres Monos<\/a><\/strong> <\/mark>(7th), known for its inventive cocktails and use of local ingredients &#8211; including a house whisky &#8211; is a must for mixology fans. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cochinchina.meitre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">CoChinChina<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (22nd) stands out for its fusion of Asian, French and South American flavours, while <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/floreriaatlantico.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Florer\u00eda Atl\u00e1ntico<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"> <\/mark>(46th), a bar hidden behind a flower shop, remains a pioneer in avant-garde cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Colombia: Alqu\u00edmico and La Sala de Laura in the ranking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombia stands out with two exceptional bars. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alquimico.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Alqu\u00edmico<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (8th), in <strong>Cartagena<\/strong> <strong>de<\/strong> <strong>Indias<\/strong>, has made it into the world&#8217;s top bars thanks to its commitment to sustainability and the use of local ingredients from its own farm. Each floor of this establishment, located in a colonial building in the historic centre, offers a different experience, creating a unique sensory journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/restauranteleo.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">La Sala de Laura<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (44th), in <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong>, also makes its debut in the rankings. This bar is renowned for its warm atmosphere and sophisticated cocktails, which combine tradition and modernity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote instagram-media is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBf9y5dgN-h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by \ud83c\udf3f ALQUI\u0301MICO \ud83c\udf40 (@alquimicocartagena)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Peru: Lima on the rise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peru is represented by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ladybee.lima\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Lady Bee<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (16th) in <strong>Lima<\/strong>. This innovative bar, which draws on the country&#8217;s natural riches, offers avant-garde cocktails using local ingredients, such as those from the Amazon rainforest. This blend of tradition and modernity makes it one of the most creative establishments in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brazil: A Constantly Developing Scene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-224819\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tan-Tan-interior_red.jpg\" alt=\"Tan Tan Bar (D.R.)\" class=\"wp-image-224819\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tan Tan Bar (D.R.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Brazil, with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tantannb.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Tan Tan<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> (31st) in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/sao-paulo-metropolis-of-contrasts-and-cultural-capital-of-brazil\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">S\u00e3o Paulo<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, continues to develop on the international cocktail scene. This bar fuses Japanese elegance with Brazilian boldness to create a unique mixology experience. Its rise up the rankings underlines Brazil&#8217;s emergence as a major player in the world of bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why does Latin America excel in the world of bars?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of Latin America in the 50 Best Bars ranking can be explained by a number of factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An exceptional wealth of local ingredients<\/strong>: The region&#8217;s biodiversity allows mixologists to create unique cocktails with tropical fruits, rare herbs and exotic spices, offering unrivalled flavours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creativity and innovation:<\/strong> Inspired by local traditions, Latin American establishments are reinventing the art of the cocktail by adding modern touches. This creativity is nurtured by indigenous cultures and ancestral culinary techniques, giving the region&#8217;s bars a strong identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A commitment to sustainability:<\/strong> Many bars, such as Alqu\u00edmico, adopt environmentally-friendly practices, growing their own ingredients and working with local producers to minimise their ecological footprint, reflecting a global trend towards more ethical experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hospitality and friendliness:<\/strong> Latin American bars also stand out for their warm welcome, creating a unique atmosphere where customers feel right at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With 11 bars in the ranking, Latin America is proving that its mixology scene is booming and is now a world reference<\/strong>. Establishments such as Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico, Tres Monos in Argentina and Alqu\u00edmico in Colombia show that this region is <strong>a model of excellence in mixology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/bars\/list\/1-50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars list<\/mark><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latin America shines in the 2024 ranking of the 50 best bars in the world, with 11 establishments awarded for their innovation, sustainability and creativity&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":229782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16783,8183],"tags":[7750,7548,8274,18670,12356,7619,15345,7556,7558,8237,17218,15445,15479],"class_list":["post-224832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-latam-news-en","tag-amerique-latine-3","tag-buenos-aires-2","tag-cartagena","tag-cartagena-de-indias-en","tag-cartagena-de-indias-2","tag-destination-2024-2","tag-destinations-2025-2","tag-latam-2","tag-latin-america","tag-lima","tag-lima-en","tag-local-ingredients","tag-mexico-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224832"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232905,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224832\/revisions\/232905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=224832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=224832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}