The Riviera Maya

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  • 1. Alux

    Dance Clubs

    Inside a cavern, Alux has a bar, disco, wine cellar, and restaurant. There's a M$100 drink minimum. ...

    Inside a cavern, Alux has a bar, disco, wine cellar, and restaurant. There's a M$100 drink minimum.

    Av. Juárez, between Avs. 65 and 70, Mza 217, Lote 2, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
    984-206–2589
  • 2. Bar Ranita

    Bars/Pubs

    Attached to the Rana Cansada Hotel, Bar Ranita is a favorite among rowdy expats. The prices are unbeatable, and the margaritas pack a powerful punch. ...

    Attached to the Rana Cansada Hotel, Bar Ranita is a favorite among rowdy expats. The prices are unbeatable, and the margaritas pack a powerful punch.

    Rana Cansada Hotel, Calle 10, between Avs. 5 and 10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
    984-873–0389
  • 3. CoCo Bongo

    Dance Clubs

    Following the success of its sister property in Cancún, CoCo Bongo has flying acrobats, bar-top conga lines, live bands, and DJs mixing everything...

    Following the success of its sister property in Cancún, CoCo Bongo has flying acrobats, bar-top conga lines, live bands, and DJs mixing everything from rock to hip-hop. The cover charge includes unlimited drinks.

    Calle 10 at Av. 10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
    984-803–5939

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: M$881, Closed Sun.
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  • 4. Diablito Cha Cha Cha

    Miami-chic with retro white patent leather chairs and a palapa roof, Diablito Cha Cha Cha serves up sushi and DJ tunes as late as 3...

    Miami-chic with retro white patent leather chairs and a palapa roof, Diablito Cha Cha Cha serves up sushi and DJ tunes as late as 3 am.

    Calle 12
    - 984 - 803–3695
  • 5. Gitano

    Zona Hotelera | Gathering Places

    This trendy jungle bar boasts handcrafted cocktails, mezcals from Oaxaca, and cool beats that come compliments of a live DJ. Bring a loaded...

    This trendy jungle bar boasts handcrafted cocktails, mezcals from Oaxaca, and cool beats that come compliments of a live DJ. Bring a loaded wallet as drinks are pricey but powerful. Night owls take note, this place shuts down around midnight.

    Boca Paila Rd, Km 7, jungle side, next to Hartwood, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
    984-745–9068
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  • 6. Kartabar

    Hookah smokers here puff on fruit-flavored tobacco that wafts away into the open tropical night. On weekends, belly dancers weave their way between the tables....

    Hookah smokers here puff on fruit-flavored tobacco that wafts away into the open tropical night. On weekends, belly dancers weave their way between the tables.

    Calle 12 at Av. 1
    - 984 - 873–2228
  • 7. Kitxen

    An anchor of Playa's live music scene, cool Kitxen features bands from Mexico and the Caribbean playing everything from rock to reggae. Cash only....

    An anchor of Playa's live music scene, cool Kitxen features bands from Mexico and the Caribbean playing everything from rock to reggae. Cash only.

    Av. 5
  • 8. La Bodeguita del Medio

    Bars/Pubs

    Graffiti-styled La Bodeguita del Medio, a franchise of the famous Havana outpost, features live Cuban music Tuesday to Sunday. ...

    Graffiti-styled La Bodeguita del Medio, a franchise of the famous Havana outpost, features live Cuban music Tuesday to Sunday.

    Av. 5 and Calle 34, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
    984-803–3951
  • 9. La Santanera

    International DJs and a young, cosmopolitan crowd groove to electronic music until very late at this "underground disco cantina." For a breath of fresh air,...

    International DJs and a young, cosmopolitan crowd groove to electronic music until very late at this "underground disco cantina." For a breath of fresh air, head upstairs to the rooftop lounge for cool drinks and chill-out music.

    Calle 10
    - 984 - 803–2856

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: MX$100
  • 10. La Zebra

    Zona Hotelera | Dance Clubs

    Get your hips ready for "Salsa Sundays" at this beachfront hot spot, where you can hear live music and enjoy cocktails made with their own sugar...

    Get your hips ready for "Salsa Sundays" at this beachfront hot spot, where you can hear live music and enjoy cocktails made with their own sugar cane. Brush up on your dance moves with free salsa lessons at 6 pm.

    Carretera Tulum–Boca Paila, Km 8.2, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
    303-800–1943
  • 11. Mandala

    Dance Clubs

    The biggest, loudest and most expensive party spot on Calle 12, trendy Mandala is divided into a street-level bar, a rooftop terrace, and a...

    The biggest, loudest and most expensive party spot on Calle 12, trendy Mandala is divided into a street-level bar, a rooftop terrace, and a dance club; each has its own DJ spinning anything from house and hip-hop to disco and techno.

    Calle 12, between Avs. 1 and 5, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
    984-879–4189

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Cover M$33; open-bar M$677
  • 12. Papaya Playa Project

    Zona Hotelera | Dance Clubs

    Party people gather at this beachfront nightclub where DJs spin electronic and house music on Saturday nights. It's especially renowned for...

    Party people gather at this beachfront nightclub where DJs spin electronic and house music on Saturday nights. It's especially renowned for its monthly full moon parties. Papaya Playa Project doubles as a hotel, but most people come here to simply kick off their flip-flops and dance among the trees.

    Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 4.5, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
    984-116–3774
  • 13. Bar Pepenero

    Bars/Pubs
    Closed Permanently

    Located in the heart of downtown Tulum, this hookah bar has live music and strong cocktails like the "Pepenero Custom" made with local mezcal...

    Located in the heart of downtown Tulum, this hookah bar has live music and strong cocktails like the "Pepenero Custom" made with local mezcal. It's open Monday through Saturday from 8 pm to 2 am.

    Av. Tulum, between Jupiter and Acuario Sur, Mza 4 Lte1, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    984-135–1093

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 14. Deseo Lounge

    Closed Permanently

    DJs spin chill-out music as black-and-white Mexican film classics are projected on the wall at the rooftop Deseo Lounge (otherwise known as the Hotel Deseo's...

    DJs spin chill-out music as black-and-white Mexican film classics are projected on the wall at the rooftop Deseo Lounge (otherwise known as the Hotel Deseo's pool bar). It's famous for its icy-cool cucumber martinis.

    Av. 5 and Calle 12
    - 984 - 879–3620
  • 15. Gringo's Cantina

    Bars/Pubs
    Closed Permanently

    Gringo's is a fun place to go for happy hour, karaoke, and free Wi-Fi. ...

    Gringo's is a fun place to go for happy hour, karaoke, and free Wi-Fi.

    On marina, across bridge from Dolphin Discovery, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
    984-105–1600
  • 16. La Gran Mosca Verde

    El Centro | Live Music
    Closed Permanently

    This hip little bar in downtown Tulum has a terrific mix of live music, local DJs, eccentric art, and cult classics projected on the big screen...

    This hip little bar in downtown Tulum has a terrific mix of live music, local DJs, eccentric art, and cult classics projected on the big screen. The delicious tapas and creative cocktails make a nice accompaniment. Cash only.

    Calle Venus, between Orion Sur and Beta Sur, s/n Lote 19 Mz 33, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    984-151–5715

    Nightlife Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Tues.

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