Nightlife in Cancun’s hotel zone is extremely varied. You will find some of the largest discotheques in the world and restaurants with some of the world’s most famous chefs as well as fast-food outlets. If you are looking for a calmer atmosphere there are jazz or piano bars as well as those with traditional mariachi music.
Cancun is famous all over the world for its nightlife. When the sun goes down and a few drinks have been consumed Cancun really does spring to life. The nightlife starts late here in the clubs (usually earlier in restaurants) and can last into the wee hours of the morning. Live music and DJ style music is featured in nightclubs and some interesting shows are occasionally featured. If you do a little homework you should be able to find something to interest anyone in your group.
Modern clothing is recommended when going out at night: closed-toed shoes and long pants for men; for women, a light summer dress. Nevertheless, sometimes the discos organize contests and games where one may end up wet. Keep this in consideration and come prepared.
Many of the different establishments have promotions each day of the week, like “ladies night,” “2×1,” etc. Check with the establishment before planning your Cancun club adventure. It is recommended that you take only enough cash to pay for taxis and tips use a credit card or only take the money you may need and be ready to have a good time.
The hotel zone’s discos open their doors at 10:00 p.m. and allow entry until 2:00 a.m. most of the time. All require a cover charge or entrance fee from $10 to $20 US dollars although ladies often get in for free. With all the nightclubs in Cancun you are certain to find one that you will enjoy going to. Likewise, there are a wide variety of bars, clubs and smaller discos, and clubs with all types of music, some specializing in tropical rhythms. We have compiled a list of clubs for you to check out on your trip to Cancun.
Coco Bongo Hotel Zone Discotheque – Rock / Pop nightclub with dancing. Weave your way through crowds of half-naked and thoroughly inebriated college kids and dance the night away to pulse-pumping, eardrum-throbbing rhythms: this club is the Mecca of Cancun’s often rowdy nightlife.
Dady’O and Dady Rock – Rock / Pop nightclub with dancing – The night begins with a fantastic dinner and live shows. MC’s, DJ’s, contests, interactive shows, prizes and much more are waiting for you tonight! See the show or be the show! Dady Rock Bar- Cancun’s wildest bar. 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.
Fat Tuesday – Rock and pop music and daiquiri bar- Raucous and rowdy bar featuring one wall lined with frozen drink machines and another wall displaying men’s thong underwear.
Hard Rock Cafe By the Sea – Rock and Roll, dancing, live music – Familiar American food at familiar American prices: you won’t be getting authentic Mexican cuisine, but if you’ve ever eaten at this chain, you already knew that.
Sr. Frog’s Hotel Zone Bar Rock and pop, dancing, contests – Conga lines of whistle girls, a plastic tube that dumps willing drunks into a lagoon and beer served in yard-long beakers: this bar is as crazy as it gets.
There are many more clubs, bars and discos in the hotel zone. If you plan your trip carefully you will be able to obtain the information on these additional bars, clubs, and discos.
Cancun Mexico also offers folk dancing, which are one of the most lively and rich expressions of Mexican culture. The Cancun Theater, located at the Embarcadero (dock) in the hotel zone, presents shows Monday through Thursday.
If you wish to have an exclusively Mexican night, we suggest obtaining information from your hotel’s concierge. Some hotels offer traditional celebrations and there is no shortage of restaurants where joyful mariachis, in both downtown Cancun and the Hotel Zone can be enjoyed.
You could find Mariachis to hire in downtown-Cancun. Cancun is a safe city but you must consider basic safety measures like in another world city. We recommend that when wandering through Cancun at night, you do so in a group or with a tour, as it is a foreign city and it may be easier to get around with company.
Make sure you are going to get what you want in the way of entertainment, as this is your vacation and only you can decide what you want to do, there is so much that you can do in Cancun Mexico.
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