Basse Terre nightlife - dance, drink, have fun!
Guadeloupeans claim that the beguine was invented here, not on Martinique, and they dance it as if it truly were their own. Of course, there's also calypso, technically imported from points farther south such as Trinidad, merengue sounds from the Dominican Republic, salsa from Puerto Rico, and fusion jazz from Cuba, too -- the islanders are known for their dancing. Ask at your hotel for details on the folkloric Ballets Guadeloupeans performances. This troupe makes frequent appearances at the big resorts. If you don't like casino action, you'll find other nighttime diversions in Guadeloupe, although these tend to be seasonal, with more offerings in the winter. Sheathed in wood, and open to the outdoor breezes, the Zoo Rock Cafe at La Marina in Gosier offers a revolving series of theme parties ("Midnight in Rio" and "Carnival in New Orleans") that might remind you of something in St-Tropez. Cuban salsa and Latin dancing draw patrons to Lollapalooza, 122 Montauban, Gosier, where pictures of dictator Fidel and the long-dead Che Guevara decorate the walls. If you get tired of this joint, try Fanzy Bar, Mathurin Poucette where musical styles might include 1980s-style French disco, Bob Marley reggae, and in an occasional orgy of nostalgia, Edith Piaf singing songs from the 1940s and '50s. Zenith, Bas-du-Fort goes in and out of fashion as a sought-after island nightclub and disco. All these bars are free but the island's discos charge a uniform fee of about 20€ ($26), which includes the cost of a first drink. After that, most cocktails are a pricey 10€ to 15€ ($13-$20). Bar Americano, sur la Plage in Ste-Anne (no phone) is open with its psychedelic colors and clientele, which might make you believe that the 1960s era of flower power is still alive and thriving. Set directly adjacent to the beach, and artfully grungy, it's the kind of hangout that might remind you of your college years. More animated, but open only Friday and Saturday nights, is Disco La Cascade, in Grosier which rocks and rolls, often to a salsa or Latino beat, for an audience of locals and short-term holidaymakers.
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