CANCUN ISLAND NIGHTLIFE

Every night is a world-class party night in Cancun! Even though many Mexican resort towns feature great night life, you'll have a tough time finding a town anywhere that can keep up with the evening pace of Cancun! Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo come close, but Cancun has it all.

Cancun's nightlife includes shopping, restaurants, dance clubs, stage shows, concerts and more. In addition, many hotels also have their own form of evening entertainment such as bars or cocktail lounges. But getting out and looking for new places to explore is half the fun of the evening scene in Cancun.

Getting around Cancun at night is easy. Many hotels are within walking distance to the action, and those that are not are just a 5 to 10 minute cab ride away. There's really no need to take your own rental car, which helps eliminate the drinking and driving issue. And you are usually never more than a few minutes from getting back to your hotel room.

Much of the nightlife action in Cancun is at the northern end of the island. And although there is no official central location for evening activities, the area near the Convention Center near the northeast corner of the island is highly populated with shop, restaurants, bars and entertainment options. This is a good place to start if you don't have a predetermined destination.

Although Cancun Island offers all of the nightlife one could ever need, downtown Cancun is just a few miles from the Hotel Zone and offers a whole separate nightlife experience. Fun restaurants and crazy bars dot the downtown area, most within walking distance from each other. Some Cancun visitors spend an entire evening just hopping around downtown Cancun. And its just a 10 minute cab ride back to the island. Carlos Fiesta spent a week here one night!

Want to enjoy an evening at the CANCUN THEATER? You can e-mail them to see what's on stage while you are in town at elteatrodecancun@yahoo.com.mx or call them at 011-52 (998) 849-5580. Tickets usually run under $30.

Spring Break hits Cancun with a vengeance for about 3 weeks each year and has become a party venue that matches the excitement of Palm Springs California and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale Florida, or Padre Island Texas. As college kids get out of school for a week in different locations throughout the U.S. they pack their bags and head for the pools, beaches and bars of Cancun. From wet T-shirt contests to Jell-O vodka belly shooters, the action goes into the wee hours every night. Parents...be afraid. Very afraid.

A word of caution! The drinking age in Mexico is 18, so you may run into a few 'inexperienced' party-goers. Let's face it...drinking is a talent and experience helps. College kids taking their first run at alcohol often have a tough time learning where to draw the line. Remember, going to jail for getting crazy in Mexico is not the same as back home. Besides, if you party too late, you'll have a tough time getting up to hang by the pool in the morning!

For more evening options in Cancun drop by the RESTAURANTS and SHOPPING sections of Cancun Expo.

Cancun nightlife starts early and goes on late. A common plan is to head back up to the room to primp and prep after a fun day at the beach or pool and then head out for dinner. Evenings sometimes include a cocktail and an appetizer before dinner, a great meal (and desert!), followed by window shopping at the local stores.

At this point you have a decision to make...to go back to the hotel for a brief intermission...or to take on the evening with no break. The serious nightclubs often don't get going until after 11:00 p.m. and many of the non-party people in the group will have gone back to the hotel by then to watch TV and go to sleep. Whatever. If you are still itching to drink and dance the evening awaits you!

• DADDY O's NIGHTCLUB

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-3313.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  This huge cave-like venue is one of Cancun's best. Often featuring contests and fun on-and-off stage antics.
  The Cancun's areas most popular club is known for endless nights of dancing, great parties and meeting many new friends. It's innovative architecture, famous DJ's, three dimentional laser show, CO2 cooling and stunning action packed shows and theme parties are what makes this club and international hot spot for many years!
  Open from 10:00 p.m. until??? 7 days a week.

   

• CARLOS 'N CHARLIE'S

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1304 * 011-52 (998) 883-0846.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 5.5 in the hotel Zone.
  Restaurant by day, party central by night! A great atmosphere to meet people, have fun, and get over-served.

   

• CARLOS O' BRIAN'S

  Located on the north end of the island, lagoon side of the street.
  Another wild place run by the Anderson Group.
  If you can't have fun here...go home.
  Carlos Fiesta spent a week here one night!!!

   

• O ULTRA LOUNGE

  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard.
  Elegance and chic surroundings make this ultra sexy lounge the perfect place to enjoy your evening and mingle with new and old frineds.
  A livre DJsets the tone with sultry sounds and a great European influence.The drinks and lounge menu offer an impressive selection of exotic martinins, signature cocktails, Bellini's champagne and premium liquor.
  Great food, tasty deserts, cool music.
  Open Thursday through Saturday 9 pm to 3 am.

   

• MANGO TANGO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-0303.
  Located on Boulevard Kukulcan at K. 14.2 in the Hotel Zone.
  Caribbean seafood and fresh fish, plus Reggae music and stage show! Casual dress, no cover charge. No cash? No problem! All major credit cards accepted.

   

• HARD ROCK CAFE

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2024.
  located on Kukulcan Boulevard in Plaza Lagunas in the Hotel Zone.
  Live music, dead music, party atmosphere, casual dress code, and no cover charge. Topless ladies free tequila.

   

• DADDY ROCK BAR

  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  One of Cancun's wildest bars!
  Live bands, awesome DJ's and MC's, contests and prizes make this spot a great party experience. Theme parties and fgreat entertainment guarantee a night to rememember, if you can remember.
  Open from 6 P.M. until ??? 7 days a week.
  Rock and Roll...yeah, baby!

   

• HARD ROCK CAFE

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2024.
  located on Kukulcan Boulevard in Plaza Lagunas in the Hotel Zone.
  Live music, dead music, party atmosphere, casual dress code, and no cover charge. Topless ladies free tequila.

   

• LA BOOM CLUB DISCO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1641 * 011-52 (998) 883-1152.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 3.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco all night with Jay Leno and the Tonight Show Band! Wild sound and special effects, plus continuous videos. Special promo nights every week...hot!

   

• WINNER'S SPORTS BAR

  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard nearDady Rock.
  The ultimate themed sports bar.
  The funnest place to cheer for your favorite team. Plasma TV's, giant screens, 6 live satellite signals, billiards, darts and more.
  A good spot for a pint of beer, good ol' American grub andgood company
  Open 7 days a week.

   

• LA BOOM CLUB DISCO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1641 * 011-52 (998) 883-1152.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 3.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco all night with Jay Leno and the Tonight Show Band! Wild sound and special effects, plus continuous videos. Special promo nights every week...hot!

   

  PLANET HOLLYWOOD

• Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-0723.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard in Flamingo Plaza in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco starts at 11 p.m. Buy a drink and walk around looking at the cool stuff on the wall. Buy a T-shirt. Tell a friend.

   

• SENOR FROGS

  Telephone 011- 52 (998) 883-1092.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  The wonderful dining atmosphere morphs into wacky evening entertainment!

   

• COCO BONGO

  Telephone o11-52 (998) 883-4428 * 011-52 (998) 883-0592.
  Located in Plaza Forum by the Sea at km. 9.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Live music plus rock, pop and stage shows. Disco opens at 9 p.m., Tequila Bar opens at noon, Terrace Bar opens at 6:00 p.m. All major credit cards accepted.

   

• BAJA BEACH CLUB BAR

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1156.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9 in the Hotel Zone.

   

• BAR AND ROLL CANCUN

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-3133.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard in Kukulcan Plaza at km. 13 in the Hotel Zone.

   

• BATACHA

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1755.
  Located in Hotel Miramar Mision, Park Plaza, at km. 10 in the Hotel Zone.
  Musica salsa y mucho mas!

   

• BOLERO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-0356.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9 in the Hotel Zone.
  Dance club music para ti!

   

• CATS RAGGEA CLUB

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1910.
  Located off of Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 10 across from the Convention Center in the Hotel Zone.
  Live reggae music without the pot. Cool drinks and hot music! Since 1986. Open 7 nights a week!

   

• CHRISTINE CLUB DISCO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1793.
  Located in the Hotel Krystal on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9 in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco with John Travolta till dawn! The most beautiful club in the world...or so they say. Theme nights such as bikini contests, 70's and 80's nights, and bring in your monkey nights. Open from 10:00 p.m. until...? No cover.

   

• EL SHRIMP BUCKET

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2931.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Food by day, fun by night! Bring a designated driver and your dancing shoes.

   

• FAT TUESDAY

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2676.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 6.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco mix...like the C.D.'s on the cable channels at home.

   

• GYPSY'S

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2120.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 10.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Flamenco music without the big birds.

   

• HAPPENING CANCUN

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2103 * 011-52 (998) 883-2095.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard in Plaza Terramar, next to Plaza Caracol in the Hotel Zone.
  Live band and DJ every night. Open bar for $10.99...open 24 hours. Mick Jagger slept here!

   

• LA FARANDULA

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-0510.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 6.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Mexican 50's music...wow!

   

• MR. GEE!!

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-1615.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard across from the Marriott in the Hotel Zone.
  After 8:30 p.m. dance to a variety of music including merengue, salsa, rock and much more!

   

• PAT O'BRIANS

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-0832.
  Located in the Flamingo Plaza in the Hotel Zone.

   

• SALON MERENGUE

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-2919.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 3.2 in the Hotel Zone.
  Salsa musica y mucho senioritas!

   

• TEQUILA BOOM

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1152.
  Located on Kukulcan Highway at km 3.5 in the Hotel Zone.
  Video bar boom-boom. Carlos Fiesta spent a week here one night!

   

• TEQUILA ROCK

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1303.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km 9 in the Hotel Zone.
  Disco until your pants fall off...then keep dancing!

   

• UP AND DOWN DISCO

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-2909.
  Located in the Hotel Oasis on Kukulcan Boulevard in the Hotel Zone.

   

• AZUCAR CARIBBEAN BAR

  Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-0100.
  Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km. 9 in the Hotel Camino Real in the Hotel Zone.
  Dance Hall, salsa music y mucho mas! Exclusive and elegant...wear your shoes. Open 9:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., closed on Sundays.

   

 

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