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Caracas Nightlife

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.

Corner of 1a Avenida and 1a Transversal, Altamira

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.

Plaza La Castellana, Altamira

Vintage

For something trendier, try Vintage, one of many hot spots to be found in the city's coolest shopping mall in the central district of Chacao.

Centro Comercial San Ignacio

Clubs in Caracas

Rosalinda

To burn the midnight oil, join the beautiful people at Rosalinda, the chicest and hippest spot in town, with some serious face control.

Calle Madrid, Las Mercedes

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

Live Music in Caracas

El Maní es Así

For a burst of live music, head to old favourite El Maní es Así, a self-described 'temple of salsa'.

Avenida Francisco Solano López
Tel: (212) 763 6671.
www.elmaniesasi.com

Juan Sebastián Bar

Alternatively, for some cool live jazz, try the long established Juan Sebastián Bar.

Avenida Venezuela

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

Theatre in Caracas

Ateneo de Caracas

Another famous theatre venue is the Ateneo de Caracas.

Los Caobos
Tel: (212) 573 4100.
www.ateneodecaracas.org

Teatro Transnocho Cultural

You can see more productions at the younger, funkier Teatro Transnocho Cultural.

Centro Comercial Paseo Las Mercedes.
Tel: (212) 993 1910.
www.trasnochocultural.com

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