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Nightlife in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico:
Nigthclubs, Dance clubs, Bars & more...
Pink Elephant
Pink Elephant Playa del Carmen. Here are the best electronic
music by their dj's house leader and a luxury service. DJ´s,
Celebrities and artists from around the world as Carmen Electra,
Mariah Carey, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton, Tommy Hilfiger and
Giorgio Armani are regulars at the Pink Elephant, where they
gather to dance. Pink Elephant, created by the gurus of the
night New Yorker David Sarner and Robert Montdwaid, already has
clubs in Brazil, in Porto Alegre and Sao Paulo.
Notes fluorescent curve intimate lounges in four different
heights, so as not to lose detail, seductive lighting and a
smart sound system created by one of NASA's engineers are some
of their badges.
Coco Bongo
All the best in pop culture can be found here at CocoBongo,
with references to movies and television programs and playing
the most representative in modern music.
All of this with the
modern backdrop of technology that makes it not only a nightclub
but a total experience called CocoBongo. It's a long-standing
favorite in Cancun that has now found it's way to Playa del
Carmen, offering an excellent show, music, the best DJs,
refreshing cocktails and above all, a sophisticated experience.
Mandala
Decorated with huge Hindu statues and other handmade Asian
features, Mandala provides three levels to party on. On the
first level and the mezzanine floor you can dance to the rhythm
of the latest chart hits and also plenty of house and trance.
Later,
head up to the roof terrace where you can chill out, while
enjoying a drink and a conversation at the tables. This is
without doubt one of the top clubs in the city, and it's usually
full pretty much every night of the week.
Blue Parrot
In 1998 Newsweek Magazine named the Blue Parrot 'one of the
10 best bars in the world'. Things have just gotten better since
then and it is now an obligatory stop when in Playa del Carmen.
It is located right on the white sandy beach by the shore of the
turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea whose waves literally lap
against the dance floor.
Deseo
Deseo is one of
the coolest bars in Playa. An open-air second-floor lounge, you
have to see it to believe it: big mattresses among flowing
curtains, old time silent movies projected on the wall and
smooth lounge music mixed by the resident DJ. It's worth the
price for the unsurpassable atmosphere.
Diablito Cha Cha
Cha
This place is a fresh fusion of Asian with a coastal Mexican
retro vibe, with a super cool atmosphere and the best DJ's
spinning the latest tracks from funky to hip hop and groovy to
house. The striking retro 50's decor, between wild and
extravagant, encourages you to sit back, relax and enjoy an
exotic drink. El Diablito is definitely the 'place to be' for
the 'beautiful' people of Playa and tourists alike that know the
meaning of 'cool'.
Brahma
Dance the night away to the latest chart toppers in this
very cool nightclub. It can hold over 1200 people, and with a
large bar in the center an exotic drink is never far away. They
also have spectacular shows that only add to the fun, and help
to ensure that you have great night out in Playa del Carmen.
La Bodeguita del Medio
La Bodeguita del Medio is one of the most recognized
Cuban restaurants and is located in the famous Quinta Avenida in
Playa del Carmen.
It is a small cozy place with great
memories of the Cuban people and is also very popular because
celebrities place their signature in the place and there is also
a collection of photos of famous people who visited the
place. Enjoy the Cuban Music Alive! One of the most
traditional drinks in the Bodeguita del Medio is the famous
Mojito, rum-based drink, lemon, sugar and mint.
Reina Roja
For a fantastic night out you should consider
heading to the Reina Roja Hotel. In the hotel's lobby you'll
find a modern bar and also swimming pools, where you can chill
out and enjoy a drink. Illuminated entirely in red and with
unusual decor, the hotel has a vibrant and almost eccentric
feel. On the roof there is another huge pool that offers a
really spectacular view. This place is renowned for holding many
of the city's best pool parties hosted by famous DJs. At Reina
Roja you can also enjoy a bite to eat, and the extensive
cocktail menu really is impressive.
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes, one of the newest bars in Playa del Carmen,
is a great place to chill out and admire the incredible ocean
view from its terrace. It has a fantastic atmosphere, and a
massive range of Mezcal from different parts of Mexico, as well
as an exotic cocktail menu. The DJs here will have you dancing
the night away to the rhythm of a fantastic range of music.
Mezcalinna
Popular with a younger crowd, "La
Mezca", as it is known locally, is located on the famous Twelfth
Street. It's renowned in the area for its wide variety of
Mescal, and also for the fantastic DJs, who really know how to
get the crowd going with their expert mixes. During your
vacation, if you want to try an authentic Mexican drink and
party in a really lively atmosphere, then you should definitely
pay a visit to Mezcalinna.
Kartabar
Because of
its prime location amongst the best clubs and bars of Playa del
Carmen, Kartabar is the perfect choice for those who enjoy a
drink in the most sophisticated of atmospheres. All the fun and
excitement in Playa centers itself on this corner and Kartabar
is witness to it all. Then, when the sun is once more high in
the sky, Kartabar morphs itself again into an elegant restaurant
serving delectable Mediterranean and Lebanese specialties that
you simply have to try.
La Santanera
La Santanera has so much to offer. Spread over two
floors: the top part being a comfortable lounge with "kitsch"
decoration encompassing facets of Mexican wrestling and
"Santeria" (Caribbean voodoo). The bottom floor is much more of
a club, with an excellent light show and always a packed dance
floor. It has a luminous bar in the middle with small VIP areas
that have beds and curtains, perfect for a more private and
'elite' evening out.
OM Lounge
The cosmic vibration becomes apparent as you enter OM,
constructed using the principals of Feng-Shui, this lounge bar
seamlessly fuses eastern mysticism with the flavor of the
Caribbean. It specializes in fruit juice cocktails and it is
definitely somewhere you should check out while on your
vacation.
Tequila Barrel
The Tequila Barrel is located on the famous Fifth Avenue,
and serves a fantastic range of drinks, including over 70
different types of Tequila. It is well known for its "show
girls", due to its promotion where anybody who dances on the bar
wins a shot of Tequila.
With its lively atmosphere it is always full of tourists.
They open at 11 a.m. for their "Happy Hour" promotion, making it
the ideal place to have a lunchtime drink and people watch,
while sitting in one of the comfortable and very Mexican
barrel-shaped chairs.
Fusion
Located right beside the beach, Fusion is a modern hotel
with a bar famous for its concerts and performances. Here you
can spend a romantic evening at tables lit by candlelight, or
enjoy the feeling of the fresh sea breeze on the beach, as you
dance barefoot to music by bands playing salsa, rock and bossa
nova.
Sr. Frog Playa del Carmen
Señor Frog’s restaurant and club is the spot everyone
knows as the high energy, carefree, “caution to the wind” party
place where you can get your drink, grub, and dancing on
with hundreds of fun-loving people.
We like to think people are flocking here to soak up the fun at
Senor Frog's Playa del Carmen. We've singly handedly changed the
area's nightlife forever. Day or night, the party's always
happening. Oh yeah, if you find a better view on the island,
don't tell anyone. We claim to have the best. Plus
we have coldest beer.
Coco Maya
Located right on the beach, this club has two different
dance floors, and features world renowned DJs, singers, and
bands. On the sand you'll be able to dance the night away to the
expertly mixed sounds of house and trance music, while the other
dance floor is located under a huge thatched-roof "palapa", and
sways to the beat of Hip Hop and Latin music played by local
DJs.
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