Tabaco Club Cigar Lounge (Av. Principal de Pampatar, Cento Comercial Galerias Primus, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this is a haven for cigar aficionados – with cigars available from all the major cigar-making countries: from Cuba to Dominican Republic. Along with the lounge smoking areas, tapas and other Spanish delicacies are also served there, as well […]
Gran Casino Margarita (Hotel Macano, Calle Los Uveros, Urb. Costa Azul, Porlamar, Margarita Island) – this was formerly the Hilton Hotel, before former Venezuelan ruler Hugo Chavez nationalized it and changed the name to the “Hotel Macano”. The casino is still open, with over 200 gaming machines, and 35 table games (which consists of blackjack, […]
Festival Vive La Danza (Caracas) – held every June for a two week period, trained choreographers, dance schools, and others involved in the world of dance organize outdoor performances (at various public locations throughout Caracas) covering dance forms from Flamenco to Ballet, Salsa, Tango, Hip Hop, and contemporary dance. Since many of these locations are […]
Hannsi Centro Artesanal (Calle Bolívar 12, El Hatillo, Caracas) — open since 1970 in El Hatillo town -in the outskirts of Caracas, and with around 3000 m2 of exhibition, Hannsi is one of the most famous handcraft shops in Venezuela, offering the very best of its culture and traditions to the rest of the world. […]
Centro Sambil (Av. Libertador e/Calle Los Angeles, Chacao, Caracas) – located in the upscale Chacao district, this is one of Caracas’ major shopping centers (built by the largest mall operator in the country), and is said to be one of the largest in South America (with over 400 international & regional retailers). Like other malls, […]
Suka Bar & Café (Centro Comercial San Ignacio, Caracas) –– this intimate yet lively bar with spectacular cocktails is especially popular with music lovers due to their frequent DJ nights. The Moroccan-inspired decor of this popular bar lends a delightful exotic air to the sultry ambiance. Located inside the San Ignacio Mall, this is a […]
Rosalinda (Calle Madrid e/ Veracruz y Caroni, Las Mercedes, Caracas) – this nightspot is for well-dressed patrons who are in the mood for Salsa, Merengue and Reggaetón (as well as occasional sessions of Trance and Electro House music). The interior décor includes an amber-lit bar, classical French-style chairs, and orange & black (Veuve Clicquot champagne)-colored […]
Moulin Rouge (Av. Francisco López, Sabana Grande, Caracas) – despite the name, this is not a French cabaret-themed nightspot. Instead, it’s a venue for live alternative rock acts. This club has two sections: a performance hall and a nearby lounge for Trance, Techno and Electro House music spun by local resident DJs.
Gran Casino Margarita (Hotel Macano, Calle Los Uveros, Urb. Costa Azul, Porlamar, Isla Margarita): este fue anteriormente el Hotel Hilton, antes de que el ex gobernante venezolano Hugo Chávez lo nacionalizara y cambió el nombre al “Hotel Macano”. El casino aún está abierto, con más de 200 máquinas de juego y 35 juegos de mesa […]
Fundación Bigott (Calle El Vigía, Petare, Caracas): para quienes deseen explorar la cultura venezolana, una visita a la Fundación Bigott puede valer la pena. Ubicado en una casa colonial en las afueras de Caracas, en Petare, se abren varios talleres que cubren la cultura nacional, como celebraciones tradicionales, música popular, gastronomía, artes populares y artesanía. […]