
The night itself seems to be strolling around lively 5th Avenue, drinking coffee al fresco, dining on an exotic dish accompanied by an excellent beer, tequila, or wine, savoring a cocktail in a lounge, and later on, jumping and dancing on a club's dance floor or on the sand...If starry nights were invented in the Caribbean, the way to spend them was created in Playa del Carmen.
You will find the original style of Playa everywhere: in your hotel room, in the food, in the stores its nightclubs and bars could not be the exception.Here are the most avant-garde, minimalist trends, rustic and Mexican styles, all the way to the latest in the hit parade, even retro.No one gets bored in Playa.
The veteran and original Blue Parrot is a good starting point.Ride a swing at the bar by the beach while listening to 70's, 80's, and 90's hits, reggae classics, and other Caribbean rhythms.Very close by, at Deseo, relax on a king-size mattress under the stars listening to the finest selection of trance and lounge music in an alternative, chic ambience.
Nightlife can continue at Mambo Cafe, a classic Playa del Carmen nightclub. It has the best live bands around plus salsa, hip-hop, and rap in a high-energy atmosphere.If your clubbing trends more towards alternative, your night can continue at Santanera, with its baroque decoration and half-lit lounge upstairs. If you look after-hours, many places on the beach will still be open and make cool places to receive the new day.
Alux is a restaurant, bar, and lounge reiterating Playa's clubbing and cuisine schemes. Everything revolves around a cave as an experience of descent into the underworld, livened up by a thousand colored lights filtering and vanishing among millenary stalactites.Alux is territory to a most diverse crowd.
Dubai offers a new alternative for nighttime entertainment in Playa del Carmen. It caters to people who want to enjoy a unique atmosphere where you can party all night, immersed in the mysticism of a Balinese setting. With a capacity for 1200 people, Dubai also offers special private areas for groups. The club's layout allows for a full view of the stage from all sides.
The Blue Parrot is a landmark in Playa.Whether by day or by night, swings by the bar welcome you to a beach oasis where palm trees, tanned bodies, and delicious drinks move to the rhythm of reggae and the most popular 70's, 80's, and 90's hits.
At CocoBongo, the best in technology and show production can be found on high resolution big screens, impressive acrobatics, excellent impersonations of celebrities, the best DJs and an all-night open bar that'll keep you cool while you dance the night away. Together, all the elements create a true classic each time you visit Playa del Carmen. Enjoy the fabulous experience of Cancun's counterpart, where we're sure you'll be not only dancing but living it up.
Deseo is one of the coolest bars.It is an open-air, second-floor lounge. You have to see it for yourself: big mattresses among flowing curtains, old-time silent movies projected on the wall, and cadence lounge music chosen by a popular DJ.It's worth the price for the unsurpassable ambience.
Pass by this retro style bar and you'll instantly be drawn into the lively atmosphere, where outstanding DJ's mix, scratch and cut an incredible blend of funk, house and hip hop. Sip on an exotic cocktail and watch the beautiful people go by.
With a minimalist concept, visitors can choose between three different settings each providing a unique sensation and experience. The top floor is completely white, relaxing and plays smooth lounge music. The "Red Room" located on the first floor has a limitless, hedonistic atmosphere, and finally down on the ground floor is the large terrace, beautifully lit with twinkling lamps and playing the latest pop music.
Located in the heart of Playa del Carmen's nightclub district, Kartabar is an excellent option for dining or just for an exotic cocktail with friends. From your vantage point at your table, you'll get an excellent up close and personal look at Playa's nightlife. Don't forget to stop by in the day, when the restaurant serves delicious Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.
La Santanera is an eclectic establishment that defies the norms with its laid-back "anything goes" atmosphere. The club features an incredible sound system, a distinctive Mexican essence, and a D.J who seamlessly mixes a blend of retro salsa, cumbia, and merengue rhythms driving the ultra cool crowd wild! There is also an air conditioned chill out area, and an upstairs terrace perfect for people watching.
You'll feel the cosmic vibration at the entrance to OM.This lounge bar reflects house sounds on a large Indonesian mirror right after midnight, something you've got to see.It specializes in fruit-juice cocktails.
If you are a fan of live music, then stopping by the Jam Sessions Bar and Music Club is a must while on your vacation to Playa del Carmen. Located on the famous 5th Avenue, this club offers an excellent alternative to the mainstream nightlife of Playa. The atmosphere has a smooth, relaxed feel and the house band is truly amazing, keeping the lively crowd entertained with music ranging from 50's jazz to 70's rock and everything in between! Many well known artists have jammed here and signed the club's ever expanding "Wall of fame". So, if you are looking for something other than DJ's and laser shows, then the Jam Sessions is the right place for you.