on weekends, small crowds of people both young and old sit or dance along the sidewalks, chilled cans of beer in hand or perhaps enjoying a cup of açaí and granola, while listening to the sounds of an old stereo propped up on a nearby windowsill.

anyone looking to partake in  the locals' comfortable chatter and laid-back attitudes will have no trouble finding some friendly locals to strike up a conversation with on the street, or head to one of the local bars and order a traditional drink and/or snack.

both the azul and miramar bars are popular amongst visitors and residents, and on any given weekend it is common to observe strangers pushing their tables together or laughing loudly over a freshly served chopp.