PLAYA DEL CARMEN

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Playa del Carmen is definitely one of the most desired destinations to visit whenever a vacation opportunity presents itself. The number of places to see and the activities to enjoy are vast but experiencing nightlife in Playa del Carmen is almost a right of passage for every tourist that visits the place. It isn’t just well-known at an international level, it’s even considered legendary. Having in mind that a vacation period usually has its end day, meaning you face limited time, it’s always useful to have a plan and know where to go. Here, you’ll find a guide to Playa del Carmen’s nightlife.


If you are in the mood for top-of-the-line sound systems, sparkling lights and an open bar concept for all, nightclubs are your best choice. Between 8th and 12th street you’ll find the most popular ones. One just next to the other for you to choose between them or, why not? Just try them all and find your favorite one. Among them you’ll see:

An indoors nightclub with a big dancefloor right in the middle. It usually plays the latest hits ranging from pop, electronic music, and Latin pop. Characteristic for its bright purple and pink illumination and its many special event nights with contests you can be a part of.

An open-air nightclub with a view of the street, always busy with people dancing to the best beats of Reggaeton. There is no chance for you to miss it due to its striking decoration with an extravagant Asian theme.

If you go to Coco Bongo you are in for a treat, being not only a plain nightclub but an entire show, with different theme nights, acrobatic performances and presentations made by impersonators of some of the most popular characters from movies and other artists. Here you’ll be able to dance to the latest hits and also some of the best Rock Classics.


But hey, perhaps what you are looking for is a more laid back ambiance, and what better place to find it than in a bar. Just stroll along Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue and you will surely find more than a few.

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An open-air space at street-level that works both as a restaurant and a bar with a small stage for you to enjoy some smooth live performances to accompany the evening.

The perfect spot for a good mojito, Cuban style, and an excellent place to dance the night away with a live salsa band for you to truly feel the Latin sound.

This is certainly a fancier option, with a beautiful view from the top, you’ll be able to see the city lights from Cozumel across the water and see some of the people walking along the Fifth Avenue while you take a sip of your drink and enjoy some of the most exclusive events in town with world-class DJs in a definitely chic ambiance. 

A great option to cover all of it without leaving anything behind is Playacrawl, a tour offered to people who are looking to party and make new friends. The ticket includes entry to some of the most popular nightclubs and a taste of some of the greatest bars in town. Enjoy 5 hours of an open bar with an expert guide to ensure you only get the best service.

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