The Cancun nightlife is known for its diversity and extravagance. While clubs and bars seem to dominate the scene, resort hotels have begun opening their own facilities as well, often hosting extravagant parties and attracting a number of celebrities on any given night. As the day turns to evening, Cancun evolves into a wildly versatile hub, offering a venue for everyone.
Though Cancun’s nightlife may in fact be for everyone (it’s bevy of bars, clubs, and lounges satisfy a very diverse set of needs), the clubs and entertainment in this blog are definitely not. Generally attracting a younger crowd (18-32), they provide an atmosphere that can only be described as hypnotic.
The City – The City is the largest club in Cancun. Described as a “mega-entertainment complex”, The City is a wave pool leading to a multi-level club that features suspended entertainers and an enormous video and sound system. Every year The City sees a packed lineup of celebrity parties; one of the most memorable being 50 Cent’s for Spring Break 2005.
The City
CoCo Bongo – Though CoCo Bongo can’t claim to be the largest club, it most certainly comes close; it is considered by many as the hot spot of Cancun. CoCo Bongo is a nightclub of great magnitude and allure; in fact, it teams the widest variety of entertainment, décor, and activities into one bowl-shaped arena. A hanging stage, flying acrobats, on-bar conga lines, video screens that drop from the ceiling, foam and bubble parties, tequila—it’s what separates CoCo Bongo from the other clubs and sets it a tier higher than the rest.
Maxim Beach Club – Hosts Cancun’s largest beach parties with DJs spinning global house and dance music, fire dancers, ME girls, and a different performance every night. As its name implies, Maxim Beach Club is hosted on the white shores of Cancun, at ME Cancun resort and is open to the public.
Bulldog Café – Features Cancun’s greatest laser light show and live music. Although the club holds 2000, don’t be surprised if you see Bulldog bikini-clad girls in the mix. The Café has played host to many shows in the past including Radiohead, Naughty by Nature, and Shakira and conveniently sectioned into multiple areas, offering multiple atmospheres, and features a VIP room with Jacuzzi.
Pat O’Brien’s – O’Brien’s is not as crowded and overwhelming as its counterparts. It mirrors more of a bar atmosphere and is a great place to begin or end your night. Whatever you end up drinking at Pat’s, be sure to save room for their house Hurricanes.
The clubs and bars of Cancun run the gamut of head-imploding excitement to cool casual and relaxing. The aforementioned tend to tip the scale in favor of unbelievable nights and hazy morning that will have you deciphering your own Polaroid.
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