Coco Bongo

I was in Cancun this past New Year's on an impromptu vacation. We decided to go on vacation on a Sunday morning and were sipping a cocktail that evening in Mexico. We met up with some people at our hotel and went on an evening "excursion" to Coco Bongo. It was organized through one of the activity directors at the hotel, Jesus, from Venezuela. We payed $50 a piece and they provided transportation, cover, and drinks. It was a good thing we did it this way, as the club was filled to capacity, which happens to be 1800 pp. As a native of Miami and someone who lived in NYC and San Francisco I have seen my share of crowded clubs but this was unreal. It took about 45 minutes to navigate through the backdoor and to our table in the VIP section. We had a server that kept our drinks full all night. We easily drank our money's worth and we had a great table for the shows.The club is a hugh, multi-level venue and unique for it's shows and live performances. They of course have a dj spinning house music but also have live shows about every 15 minutes. The shows can be everything and anything, from acrobats to celebrity impersonators. When we were there we saw performances of Moulin Rouge, the Matrix, Michael Jackson, and Beyonce among others. The acrobats were on par with Cirque de Soleil performers and utilized every inch of the club, from floor to ceiling. It is a spectacle and extremely crowded, so if that is not your scene don't waste your time or money. Personally, I loved it and only wish I remembered more of the performers, but I guess that is the sign of a fun evening!

This place is crazy! It's always very packed and the line to get in can get really long. We went with a group from our hotel and when you do it that way, your representative from your hotel will just walk you past everyone that's waiting and right on into the club. It's a $40 cover for all you can drink and all you can watch...and there's lots to watch! It's non-stop...seriously, there's nothing like this in the USA. We're far too "cool" to have anything like this in the states. From the Cirque du Soleil type shows to a Spiderman vs. the Green Goblin fight to the bartenders simultaneously doing some fire tricks it's non-stop. Sure...some of it is really cheesy (Michael Jackson impersonation, etc.), but cheese can be entertaining. As far as the drinks go...stick with the beer, the cheap-ass tequila that they bring for shots will give you a helluva hangover. And for as crowded as the place gets, they're pretty quick with the drinks. Overall, it was just a fun place to go to at least once if you hit Cancun. Lots of pretty people both on the stage and in the crowd...good times.

If you are going to Cancun for nightlife then you have chosen well! You will have a blast.
The best nightclub I would suggest is called Coco Bongo. You basically pay a cover charge to get in of about UK sterling 20 and then drink for free. It is always busy and there are often queues so try get there early. Inside is fantastic, it is a massive club and they also have broadway style shows throughout the night. You may end up with Spider man and the green goblin flying around the club fighting whilst your dancing. Check out my Mexico travel blog for more info, there is a section on Cancun.
Hope this helps and have fun!

For 40 dollars you can get into what is called a night club but it is great fun and well worth the visit, you will have a wonderful night.