Nightlife in Cancun is improving quickly, putting Cancun ahead of its Mexican Riviera counterparts. While several splashy discos dominate the Cancun Nightlife scene, most resort hotels offer live lobby music, ranging from reggae to salsa, to solo guitar. Comedy and offtrack betting are now on the scene as well. At night the tropical island switches into high gear and Cancun nightlife starts in earnest.

Dady Rock Bar

This place has a slightly more mellowed flavor than some of its Cancun rivals, but does have live bands, DJ’s, MC’s, contests and prizes. The mellow flavor attracts the young moms and dads who still like to rock, but theme parties and great entertainment keep the slightly younger in the mix as well.

Coco Bongo

Is a hand down the no-contest winner for THE HOT SPOT nightclub for dancing the night away in Cancun. Go there once and if you consider yourself a party person, you will make this THE place you go to get your groove on. A tiered bowl shaped arena with a hanging stage, flying acrobats, on-bar conga lines, live bands, video screens that drop from the ceiling to play classic hits, bubble / foam parties, streamers, balloons, and a crazy dressed.

Bulldog Cafe

A great laser light show with live music and an excellent view of the stage. This place is as hot as the bikini girls often seen partying in the shelf/pool . . . and these girls aren't just average hot, they will make the guys stand up and salute 8) . With a capacity for 2000 and private party rooms the VIP lounge has a jacuzzi, this place will get your blood pumping to the rhythm of the music.

La Boom

One of the largest discos in Cancun - mostly techno music. Separated by two sections, a video bar and bi-level disco, this is a great atmosphere to be in and to dance all night long.