The Mayan

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Downtown LA's iconic 1927 Mayan Revival movie palace turned multi-level nightlife behemoth, pulsing with high-energy Latin, EDM, and top-40 dance floors across three elaborate ceremonial halls.

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Los Angeles

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Age

21+ (local law)

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No dress code listed

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Music & atmosphere

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Music

Hip-hop Latin EDM Commercial

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City context8.0 of 9

City context: the venue’s programming, community contribution and distinctiveness within its own city. Worth 9%; until assessed, the existing city-wide scene score is used as a baseline. This venue currently uses the city baseline, not an individual assessment.

Freshness6.0 of 17

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Ratings5.0 of 10

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Impact4.4 of 11

Venue capacity, scaled so that larger venues don’t dominate the overall score.

Longevity1.6 of 4

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