Top 5: Party Hostels in South America

South America is a huge continent with seemingly endless natural attractions, but where should you go when you want to let off some steam and party?

While traveling is a way of expanding your horizons, among other clichés, there comes a time when you just want to cut loose. At these party hostels you will be able to get rowdy in the company of other like-minded souls.

Wild Rover, La Paz, Bolivia

This Irish-themed hostel (http://www.wildroverhostels.com/lapaz.php) is always packed to the rafters with guests drinking and dancing in the high-altitude Bolivian capital of La Paz. A relaxed noise policy means the party often continues into the early hours.

Loki, Mancora, Peru

The beachside town of Mancora is popular with surfers and good for a party too. Relax around the pool in the daytime, warming up for the main event at night. Staff organize lots of drinking games and activities to help guests get to know each other.

Media Luna, Cartagena, Colombia

The hostel is set around a spectacular courtyard and boasts its own multilevel club and bar. Guests and visitors gyrate on the dance floor in the steamy port city of Cartagena.

Milhouse, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Milhouse has a reputation for a reason, and many travelers have tall tales of long nights spent wreaking havoc. Buenos Aires is the perfect 24-hour city to continue the party around the clock.

Montezuma, Montanita, Ecuador

The unassuming village of Montanita has turned into a mecca for travelers looking to party. Montezuma is situated in the middle of town and is the perfect base from which to let your hair down.