Amerika (nightclub)

Principal dance floor in Amerika

Amerika is an Argentine LGBT nightclub, the largest in Buenos Aires.[1] It is located in the Almagro neighborhood and is one of the most popular LGBT discos in Buenos Aires.[2]

Amerika has, on several occasions been closed due to noise complaints from neighborhood residents, however, the owners claim it is discrimination on the part of its neighbors.[3]

The Comunidad Homosexual Argentina, an association that defends LGBT rights, was involved in the reopening of the club in December 2006 after it had been closed for five months.[4]

Location

Amerika is located on 1040 Gascón Street, in the neighborhood of Almagro, Buenos Aires. It has three dance floors: Continental, Caribbean and Crystal and has capacity for 1866 people. It works only on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

References

  1. ^ Gay tourist circuit (in Spanish) Revista Noticias, Accessed on April 16, 2008. Archived December 25, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Buenos Aires Nightlife Archived January 21, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times.
  3. ^ The War of Amerika (in Spanish), Página/12. (12 October 2003)
  4. ^ Controversy over a closing (in Spanish), Página/12. (26 September 2006)


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