Nightlife in Cancun

There are basically two kinds of scenes: Clubs, party hearty and dance the night away, and Bars/Restaurants. Bar hopping among the big hotels lobbies is also popular as many feature nightclubs or live music.

Clubs

COCO BONGO

FORUM BY THE ESEA, BULEVAR KUKULKAN, KM. 9.5. PHONE: 998-883-5061

Part salsa, part techno, part crazy fused/anything goes where dancing on the table, the bar, and the stage is part of the allure. Expect extravagant theme shows with streamers and balloons dropped from the ceiling. The place holds about 3,000 so it’s an oversized experience. Cover charge.

THE CITY

BULEVAR KUKULKAN, KM 9.5. PHONE: 998 848 8380

One of Cancun’s largest nightclubs rumored to attract celebrities such as Eminem and 50 Cent (full VIP area on third floor) with electronic music, a pool, wave machine and a Terrace Bar serving food and drink all day (and night!) long. Cover charge.

DADY ‘O

BULEVAR KUKULKAN, KM. 9.5. PHONE: 998 883 3333

Known for its high energy dance floor, incredible light system and throngs of 20-somethings. Cover charge.

SEÑOR FROGS

BOULEVARD KUKULCAN KM. 9.5. PHONE: 998 883 1092

A beloved restaurant by day, crazy party at night, known for the Cancun Wet T-shirt contest plus various other risque games. One of the original club scenes in Cancun that is still going strong.