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Cancun Nightlife

The nightlife in Cancun is active and loud. You'll find discos and bars with all types of music.  Some offer laser and other start-of-the-art light shows. Most have an all-you-can-drink cover charge. In Cancun, things get going after 10:30pm and often stay rockin' until sunrise, so be prepared to have the time of your life!  For those wanting a little adventure at sea, try one of the popular sunset cocktail or dinner cruises.  Dinner cruises are like being on a floating restaurant - a wonderful way to see the sunset over the bay and the lights of Cancun.
   

Party Tours

Party Hopper Bar Crawl
Location: Cancun.
The fabulous Party Hopper Tour offers 8 hours of open bar with national drinks in different nightclubs in Cancun with their own atmosphere and shows and the funniest guides. The Party Hopper Tour starts at Congo Bar, where an atmosphere with bongo players and talented dancers will warm up your night. We continue the party at Dady Rock, which offers live rock bands, fun contests, the best dj's and even karaoke, to test your vocal abilities. Dady' O is the next stop, where you can dance to the hippest beats, meet people and have delicious drinks. For a great finale, we head to the world famous Coco Bongo, which features the most advanced audio and video technology, including 2 high-definition huge screens and bubble machines; enjoy the acrobatic presentations, pop stars impersonators and other magnificent shows!
Senor Frog's Bar-Leaping 
Location: Cancun.
Enjoy the wildest night of your life with Señor Frog’s bar leaping tour. Spend the most entertaining 7 hours of nightlife you will find in Cancun, getting to the best bars and drinking all you can. Forget about the long lines, bar tabs, and cover charges; instead, enjoy VIP treatment and a continuous open bar at some of Cancun's hottest spots: Sunset Celebration at Come'n Eat, Hard Rock Cafe, Señor Frog's and The City.
 

Evening Cruises

Captain Hook Pirate Ship Dinner Cruise 
The Pirate ShipLocation: Cancun. Transportation optional from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya.
Sail aboard the pirate ship Captain Hook over the wonderful waters of Cancun’s bay. Fight against the fierce pirates on the seas. Delight in the New York steak or lobster dinner while enjoying Cancun’s skyline, and everything under the stars. Come and have a great adventure at Captain Hook!
Caribbean Carnaval 
ShowLocation: Cancun. Transportation optional from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya.
Caribbean Carnaval is a journey into the very heart of the party and fun. Come and experience this wonderful cruise to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran. Once you get to Isla Mujeres, the party starts and it doesn’t end. Enjoy the Caribbean Show, the music, the fun ambience created by the staff, the domestic drink open bar and the exquisite outdoor buffet diner.
Lobster Dinner "Columbus" 
Beautiful CruiseLocation: Cancun. Transportation optional from: Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and enjoy this beautiful and romantic cruise on the Nichupte lagoon on board the "Columbus", a Spanish-type galleon boat. Sail under the stars with an extraordinary view to the lights in Cancun and taste a succulent gourmet banquet with lobster dinner. On the Columbus a saxophonist will play melodious notes while you spend special moments with your beloved one. Drink your favorite cocktail and the chef will cook your lobster dinner on board.
Night Fishing
Night FishingLocation: Cancun.
Enjoy a night fishing adventure. You can capture a great variety of marine species, such as snapper, groupers and sharks, among others. Welcome aboard, come and experience an unparalleled adventure with your family and friends in one of our 55 boats with capacity for up to 20 people. After your catch, our personnel will gladly cook you a delicious dinner!
 

The Best Bars and Clubs   Most Recommended

Azucar  Dream Cancun Hotel (Formerly Camino Real Hotel). Salsa Bar with Cuban Band.  Dress code.  A fantastic place for dancing to the best salsa and merengue rhythms or for watching the talented multi-piece bands – the fanciest footwork is often on stage. From 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm the Azucar will be a Caribbean Tapas style restaurant. From 10 pm, dance the night away to the sounds of salsa, merengue, and other Latin rhythms. Open Thursday - Saturday.

Basic  (formerly G Spot) is located across from the Hyatt Cancun hotel, on Km 10.3 of the Hotel Zone. As one of the latest nightclubs created in Cancun, you can't miss it. Enjoy great music including Rock, Rap, R&B and Pop. You will really dance over the water. You will spot it under a white dome on the Lagoon. You can easily reach it by bus or any taxi. The club opens its doors everyday at 10:00pm sharp for one of the wildest parties in town, under the stars!
Bulldog Cafe: Located at the Krystal Hotel.  Live and Rock Music. You pay cover and all drinks are included.  This exciting new disco features the latest technology in audio and lighting systems, lasers, special effects, live shows, and staff entertainment. Open from 10:00 p.m. and rockin' until sunrise, the music features rock, hip hop, pop, alternative, salsa, and the international Top 10. To top it all off, an exotic 'Rock and Roll Jacuzzi' is available for the more untamed clientele.  
Carlos 'n Charlie's  Great Food and Great Party.  Zany waiters perform on stage with live rock bands. Located in Plaza Forum by the Sea in the Party Zone.
Coco Bongo:  Located in the Heart of Cancun's Forum By The Sea.  DJ & Live Music. Complete Entertainment. This unique club and disco features an entertainment format that not only includes live bands and the best in dance music, but also features performance arts and a visually stunning atmosphere.  This trendy nightclub offers varied music such as Caribbean, Salsa, Techno, and classics from the 70's and 80's. Open from 10 pm.
Congo:  Congo, small place, great fun! This bar is located in the Party Center, across from Coco Bongo is a hit. 3 floors to dance on the table, on the chairs, with the latest music. The latest music, the loudest music, the greatest party, and memories that will last forever. The club is right on the street, just a roof, no wall, and the DJ´s are masters to make you dance until dawn. This place in just a few month got a great reputation as one of the hottest club to go. Just be prepare and arrive early, the club has 3 small floors, and lots of people want to go in...
Corona Bar:  Owned by The City nightclub and located just outside of The City. A great open air bar/restaurant where there is always a party going on.
Dady'O:  Mexico’s most popular club is known for endless nights of dancing, great parties and meeting many new friends. Its innovative architecture, famous DJ’s, three dimensional laser show, CO2 cooling and stunning action packed shows and theme parties are what makes this club an International Hot Spot for years. Open from 10 p.m. till…7 days a week

Dady Rock: Cancun’s wildest bar. Go on…Get your crazy out! Live bands, awesome DJ’s, & MC’s, contests and prizes make this spot the ultimate party experience. Theme parties and great entertainment guarantee a night to remember. Wanna Party? No problem! Open from 6 p.m. till… 7 days a week

Fat Tuesday Playa Tortugas.  Pop music bar, famous for their delicious and tropical daiquiris. On the beach.  Popular during spring break.
Glazz Lounge  Glazz is one of the newest clubs in Cancun. It is located at Plaza La Isla Shopping Village in the Hotel Zone. You will have a very pleasant night in a club renowned for its décor, light show, guest DJ's and huge collection of martinis and bellinis. The music is mainly New York, Miami and Los Angeles with a twist of English house. You will find Glazz to be a young, sophisticated crowd.
Hard Rock Cafe:  Blvd. Kukulcán "Forum by the Sea" .  This classic destination features live rock music and good food.
Jazz Club ROOTS  Art & Music 'til 2 a.m.  Cancun's premier jazz club is located in downtown Cancun. Roots Jazz Club also serves Caribbean cuisine in a romantic atmosphere and is a frequent host of local events. Address: Roots Jazz Club is located at calle Tulipanes 26, SM 26 
La Boom: Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 3.5 .  One of the largest discos in Cancun - mostly techno music.  Separated by two sections, a video bar and bi-level disco, this is a great atmosphere to be in and to dance all night long. Open from 8 pm to 6 am. A sound and light show begins at 11:30 pm in the disco.
Lucky Monkey:  Terrace bar right in the heart of the party zone. Dance to the latest sounds and watch the beers flow.
Margaritaville  Located in Plaza Flamingo.  Margaritaville's slogan is "offers visitors a familiar stop in unfamiliar territory."  Good food. Great atmosphere.
Nectar: An after-hours club located on the lagoon behind TGIF's where the party doesn't get started 'til 4 a.m. and keeps going after the sun comes up!

O Ultra Lounge:  Elegance and chic surroundings make this ultra sexy lounge the perfect place to enjoy your evening and mingle between friends. A live DJ sets the tone with sultry sounds and great European influenced house blends, Chill Out, and deep house. The drinks and lounge menu offers an impressive selection of Exotic Martinis, Signature Cocktails, Bellini’s, Champagne and Premium Liquor.  Savor delectable infusion type appetizers and desserts artfully crafted into the most tantalizing delights. Essential to the “lounge” experience is the ambient music, tasty cocktails and most importantly the art of conversation. Open Thursday-Saturday 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Pat O'Brian's:  Plaza Flamingo.  Excellent Restaurant Bar facing the lagoon. Live music nightly. Carrying out the New Orleans theme, this bar is the best of what the Big Easy is known for: fantastic piano music and enormous drinks coupled with a great lagoon view and funky decor. Open noon to 2am.
Planet Hollywood:  Plaza Flamingo.  Hollywood atmosphere, music, dance, and good food!
Señor Frog's:   The joint is jumpin'.  100% party. ALWAYS jammed dance floor and party atmosphere. Good food. Live band and recorded music. Sawdust dance floor. Tequila Line, Mambo Lessons, Human Bowling. The place where the party is ageless. Open daily from dinner til...
Slices:  Do you like to party, have a full bar waiting for you, a hot place to dance, great music, DJs at their best? Don´t look any further, Slices is YOUR place! Their is no dance floor, people at Slices don´t need it, they use the chairs, the table, the bars. Everything is fine to have a great time and to party like animals.  There isn´t an easier-to-locate bar in the whole Cancun area. The music is LOUD! It is right in front of Plaza Forum by the Sea, right next door the to the Black Coral market
The City  The City is Cancun's newest nightclub.  The concept is simple. It is a place for adults of all ages to have a great time. Featuring a tri-level state-of-the-art nightclub with laser shows and live music, a beach club with a wave pool, a lounge with a great appetizer menu, a restaurant with mouth-watering steaks, and a terrace bar. 
 

Sports Bars

For keeping up on sporting events back home - or just for hanging out and having fun.

Caliente  Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 3.5  This huge sports betting complex has every sport available to watch, and a few to bet on as well. Horse racing is the big draw here. Have a drink and sit and watch a handful of the many televised sports which are broadcast simultaneously.

Champion's  Hotel Marriott Casa Magna Km. 14.5.  Phone: 881 20 00.  With its sports motif and multiple televisions, Champion's is the place to be in Cancun for all major sporting events. Continuous live sports bar, choose from 40 TV's and one giant screen. Monday night football is always a highlight and come early on Fight Nights.

Winners Sports Bar: (By Dady Rock)  The ultimate American themed Sports bar is the place to cheer for your favorite team. Plasma Televisions, giant screen, 6 live satellite signals, billiards, darts and more! The spot for a good old pint of beer, wholesome American grub, good company and a comfortable place to watch your favorite sports game. Open daily from 4 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

 

Mexican Fiestas

If you haven't experienced a real Mexican Fiesta, you must go see one. These dinner shows includes an enormous buffet, margaritas a-plenty, and a sampling of traditional Mexican music, song and dance. Check the larger chain hotels for times.
 

Cantinas

Cantinas have been around Mexico for over 100 years. The cantina started when a liquor store owner decided to install a crude bar with tables and chairs in a space next to his store to provide a refuge for men to meet and drink tequila, socialize and gamble. The shop owner later connected the two establishments by opening a hatch in the common wall. The architectural term, in Spanish, for an opening between two rooms is "cantina". In the early 1980's cantinas opened their doors for the first time to women. Inside Cancun's modern day cantinas you will find great food and drink with a charming ambiance that make these bar-restaurants so popular among the locals.  In the evening you can expect a hip younger crowd who come to listen to many local bands that play in these quaint bars. On Wednesday afternoons, when Cancun has its weekly bull fights, you can expect these bars to be packed and very lively,  just like in traditional times.

La Faena - Av. Bonampak, Bullfight Arena.
La Guadalupana - Av. Bonampak, Bullfight Arena.
La Jarana - Av. Bonampak, Bullfight Arena.
 

Evening Cultural Activities

Ballet Folklorico At the Continental Villas Plaza, you will find the internationally renowned Ballet Folklorico Nacional de Mexico-Aztlan. This highly acclaimed, professional troupe performs traditional dances to Mexican music. Everything from the costumes, choreography and music have been heavily researched and so are truly authentic. At the Party Center adjacent to the Convention Center, live folkloric bands perform nightly in the central courtyard that provides access to clubs, bars, discos and restaurants.

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