Caracas

[Zombie Caracas]

It seems to be the cancer of this goverment, as many main roads to Caracas suffer from the same agony. The authorities just closed the way to Maiquetia by now, leaving the old road as the mayor way to get to La Guaira and back (now is about 3Hrs of a very unpleasant journey).

The taxi rates skyrocketed also.

La Carlota airport is a military base, pretty much in the middle of the city, so i really doubt that any mayor flight can be redirected to this one.

If you really need to avoid the long road time to Caracas, might be a better idea heading to Valencia, from there you can still get to Caracas in about 1-2Hr, or just stay there.

Let's hope this problem clears... any time this century.

[Ricker]

You heard correct senor ... the main road is closed ... pain in the butt.

I was just there ... they're saying at least a few months to fix the problem.

There is another airport in the city itself ... don't know much about it though or who flies there.

Suerte.

[Unkown]

The way from airport to Caracas takes now between 3 - 4 hours instead of one hour and the taxi cost is around 200.000 Bs. Thats a little bit painfully but do not be scared about that. You are not alone on that road, there is a lot of traffic and a lot of police / military guys at the road. You may be should avoid to travel there late night. I drived that way yesterday two times, the second time around 2 AM at night.

[Lorenzo]

I've been reading reports that the bridge that connects Caracas to the international airport has collapsed or been closed for safety reasons, and that the only way to get to the airport is via an old, winding mountain road that goes through some of the worst slums of Caracas. I have a round trip ticket to Caracas a few months hence, my idea being to use Caracas as the starting point for a trip via airpass throughout South America. Now I am rethinking this, maybe just start my trip somewhere else, or just skip Venezuela, or at least Caracas, altogether. I'd like to know if anyone has tried getting to/from the airport since the bridge has been out of service. Maybe the press is exaggerating the whole thing. Also, I wonder if there is helicopter service from the airport to downtown Caracas; that may be the easiest solution. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Lorenzo

[Zombie Caracas]

Hi all,

The Morrison is located about one and a half Square to the east from San ignacio Mall, in Chacao/La Castellana border. Is like passing in front of the mall towards the Altamira Square, at the right side of the road (not visible from the avenue, you have to go a little down in one of the streets)

For what i heard, too costly and no rooms, you have to empty your pockets and sell your family just to cover the exit fee.

[Reinaldo]

Guys:

Lots of places and very few addresses. I may be wrong on some. Let me know.

Thanks for taking the time to compile this info. I don't know where Morrison is located but it's not in Sabana Grande nor on Casanova. BTW Las Acacias is also known as Calle de los Hoteles. I see you have included Saxo twice. It is located in Sabana Grande off Casanova not on Casanova.

[World Travel 69]

Guys:

Lots of places and very few addresses. I may be wrong on some. Let me know. Email me or post them.
Also, add some of the addresses and prices you know or that I missed?
Thanks

WT69

Sabana Grande:
The Edificio Volta,
Los Cazadores,
The Box, Avenida Casanova
Manifiques, Avenida Casanova
Capri Casanova, Avenida Casanova
Fenicia, Avenida Casanova, Bad Reviews
El Saxo, Off Avenida Casanova, near Grand Melia hotel

El Centro:
Lobitos, Avenida Baralt
The Upscale Magnate Club, one block from Capitolio Metro Station,

Chacaito:
Noche de Ronda, basement of Centro Comercial Chacaito,

Night Club/Strip clubs:
Angelus, near Sambil Mall, Your Drink $B1000, $B15000 her drink, Bar fine In or Out US$50. Her Fee US$100-150.
Club Fantasy, same Building as Angelus, US$100.
Canagua,
Divas, Avenida Principal de la Castellana, La Castellana area, Torre Lara, Nivel Comercial, 0212-263-6791, http://www.divas.com.ve, $B150,000-200,000 Bar Fine
Flash Dance, near Sambil Mall, $B20 Bar fine, Plus $B20-40 for her.

Barrio Chacao, El Morrison, East of San Ignacio Mall

*****houses:
Calle de Los Hoteles/Las Acacias
El Tiburon, Avenida Las Acacias
Hotel Sava, Avenida La Salle
Hotel Cuatricentenario, Avenida Casanova

American Bars:
Hotel Ariston, Avenida las Acacias
Embassy Hotel, Avenida las Acacias, Not Recommended
El Encuentro, Avenida las Acacias
Mi Fantasia, Avenida las Acacias

Apartments:
Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Chacao, near MacD’s Building Name Andrea, Buzzer # 28, 7 piso, $50,000. plus extra for tip.

Massage Places:
Spa Mystic Moment, 212-271-0186, Complete $B100,000
Cuerpo, Mente y Alma (Mind, Soul and Body),.$B149,000 for Two, Tel: 265.00.21 – 266.01.54,
http://www.cuerpomenteyalma.com/personal.htm
Estudio Masalud, $B150,000.
Building next to Eurobuilding Hotel, Piso 7G, $B100,000-$200,000.

GFE/Non-Pro?
CC Sambil Mall,
CC San Ignacio: Suka, Whiskey Bar,
CC El Tolon Mall:
Nivel Chaguaramous, Li Bar, Vintage,
CC Las Mercedes: SAWU, Malabar, Terrazza
Altamira District: Atlantique, News Café,
CC Campo Bello,
Bello Monte: La Belle Epoque
CC El Recreo Mall,
CC Santa Fe:

Salsa:
El Sarao, Located in the same building as Angelus.

[Explorer8939]

I was in Sabana Grande on January 2. It was dead, dead, dead.

I was so desperate that I stopped by the "La Fantasia" and gladly paid the 220,000 Bs for a bottle of champagne, a room and a girl.

[LatinBull]

Hello guys.
I will be soon in Caracas.

There is a lot of websites with service providers, but that is kind
of playing the lottery when it comes to the service.

Can you recommend chicas that you have personally used
and where the service has been good/outstanding

Just PM the information
Names, Phones, prices, are appreciated

Thanks
LatinBull

[Tavares]

Clitfly,

Try hotel Avila in San Bernardino area. Old hotel but in a fantastic location, you can have breakfast by the pool, spacious rooms, satellite tv, 60 US breakfast included, girl friendly.

I am going to stay there myself between Dec 3rd and 6th for an update on the Caracas mongering scene.

Enjoy

Tavares

[El Greco]

Best thing is to bring cash in Venezuela and exchange it in Caracas.
There is a great difference from the oficial rate. It is also not advisable to use a credit card.

Last february we got much lesser exhange rates at Purto la Cruz and Isla Margarita.

So, plan ahead your expenses.


El Greco

You may have forgotten to disclose that the exchange rate given at ATMs is the "official" rate, so anyone following your advice will get very little money for their dollars.

[Explorer8939]

I had no problem with ATMS in Caracas.
Only issue with ATMS is Bolivar is so week it takes multiple withdrawals to get out a couple hundred bucks.

You may have forgotten to disclose that the exchange rate given at ATMs is the "official" rate, so anyone following your advice will get very little money for their dollars.

[Asshoole Greg]

Heading to Caracas very soon, I need to know what are the best clubs in the city. I want smoking hot exotic chicks only. Price is not a object, but I want only prime girls that give awesome action.

Fu old people

[ChicagoBoy23]

I had no problem with ATMS in Caracas.

Disregard postings from people who have never visited Venezuela.

Only issue with ATMS is Bolivar is so week it takes multiple withdrawals to get out a couple hundred bucks.

I thought the chicas win Venezuela were super hot. Definitely hit a Samba club the chicas love to dance!

[BayBoy]

Me and my buddies are going to Venezuela in a couple of months from now, I'm really lookig forward to the trip.

I've read all 41 pages of the Caracas reports on the WSG (I know, I need to get a life) and theres been some real good info on many posts.

It seems to me that Ave. Casanova has got alot of sex action along that street. Can anyone tell me what to expect there (SWs, bars, niteclubs, love hotels)? And is it safe at night?

Thanks for any info you can give me -- bayboy