You'll find few Latin American cities with nightlife as energetic as that in Caracas, and that is saying something on a continent that prides itself on partying until the llamas come home. The best clubs, bars and cafes are found in the districts of Las Mercedes, Altamira, El Rosal and La Castellana. Bars open their doors around 1900 but most barflies don't come out until 2300 when the action really starts. Most clubs open around 2200 and shut around 0500 or when the last reveller leaves.
Bars in Caracas
360º Roof Bar
Finally, to meet the real in-crowd in the city, and for some incredible views of Caracas after dark, head to 360º Roof Bar, an open air cocktail emporium on the top of the Hotel Altamira Suites.
Address: Las Mercedes,
Corner of 1a Avenida and 1a Transversal,
Caracas,
Telephone: +58 212 2841 874.
Website: http://www.alsuites.com/360.php
El León
Caracas drinking spots can come and go in the blink of an eye, but one enduring favourite is the low-key El León, an open-air bar popular with the city's youth.
Address: Chacao,
Plaza La Castellana,
Caracas,
Telephone: +58 212 263 60 14.
Hog Heaven
Paradise for petrolheads, this bike-themed establishment in the San Marino district opens five nights a week (Tue-Sat) until 0200.
Address: , Avenida Blandín, Caracas,Telephone: +58 212 2666 560.
Clubs in Caracas
Holic
One of the liveliest clubs in Caracas, Holic enjoys two levels of electro tunes with four bars and an outdoor terrace.
Address: Las Mercedes, Calle Madrid, Caracas,Telephone: +58 212 9932 333.
Website: http://www.holicclub.com
Rosalinda
To burn the midnight oil, join the beautiful people at Rosalinda, the chicest and hippest spot in town, with some serious face control.
Address: Las Mercedes,
Calle Madrid,
Caracas,
Telephone: +58 212 9917 989.
Rumbar
A more relaxed option is nearby Rumbar, a temple to Latin American rhythms where nobody stands on ceremony and where the dancing is truly wild.
Calle Madrid, Las Mercedes
Telephone:
Live music in Caracas
Discovery Bar
An alternative late-night bar with regular live music and classic rock-inspired DJ sets, open Thursday to Sunday every week.
Address: El Rosal, Avenida Tamanaco, Caracas,Telephone:
Website: http://www.discoverybar.com.ve
El Maní es Así
For a burst of live music, head to old favourite El Maní es Así, a self-described 'temple of salsa'.
Address: Sabana Grande, Avenida Francisco Solano López, Caracas,Telephone: +58 212 7636 671.
Juan Sebastián Bar
Alternatively, for some cool live jazz, try the long established Juan Sebastián Bar.
Address: El Rosal,
Avenida Venezuela,
Caracas,
Telephone: +58 212 9515 575.
Website: http://www.juansebastianbar.com.ve
Classical music in Caracas
Dance in Caracas
Complejo Cultural Teresa Carreño
The principal stage for theatre, dance and classical music is the Complejo Cultural Teresa Carreño. It hosts frequent productions by the Compañía Nacional de Teatro and top dance groups such as the Ballet Nuevo Mundo de Caracas.
Paseo Colón, Parque Los Caobos
Tel: (212) 574 9122.
www.teatroteresacarreno.gob.ve
Telephone:
Theatres in Caracas
Teatro Transnocho Cultural
You can see more productions at the younger, funkier Teatro Transnocho Cultural.
Address: Las Mercedes, Centro Comercial Paseo Las Mercedes, Caracas,Telephone: +58 212 9933 833.
Website: http://www.trasnochocultural.com
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