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Mexico is the land of the never-ending fiesta, and just about any occasion is cause for major celebration. Birthdays begin at midnight with mariachi serenades and firecrackers; nightlong wedding receptions end the next day in a hearty breakfast. As a result, Mexico's nightlife is a spirited and raucous affair, regardless of location. However, Acapulco is the queen of the nightlife scene with glitzy clubs like Palladium flashing fireworks over the bay. The clubs tend to be packed from 11 pm till dawn, and VIP passes, bottle service, and Champagne are de rigueur. In Mexico City, you'll find a hip techno vibe at places like Area, atop the Hotel Habita, and in many small bars in Coyoacán and La Roma. Cancún is headquarters for the Girls Gone Wild scene, with clubs as big as bullrings and appearances by famous DJs and bands. However, Cancún also has more grown-up nightlife options like jazz venues, salsa clubs, and cocktail bars. Wherever you go, don't miss the cantinas, where men slap down dominoes and tequila shots simultaneously. Many serve botanes (like tapas) free with your drinks or have booze prices so low that you'll find yourself stumbling toward a taco stand at dawn.
Kitschy lucha-libre posters, calaveras (skeletons) and masks hang from the thatched roof above the second-story bar at this outrageously popular club. Partiers...more
see the Riviera Maya guideSophisticates sample flights of top wines and tequilas in a renovated home amid San José art galleries and ethnic restaurants. Guest DJs and live bands...more
see the Baja California guide
There's no need to be intimidated about hitting the dance floor for the Sunday night salsa fiestas at La Zebra. Free lessons are offered at 6 pm, giving you two...more
see the Riviera Maya guideSeveral blocks away from most of the bars in the Zona Rosa, Liverpool 100 isn't the kind of place that you find by accident. Even if you walked past, you might...more
see the Mexico City guideUnlike many of the city's cramped clubs, Living has a dance floor that could easily accommodate a soccer match (assuming the place wasn't packed with its usual...more
see the Mexico City guideSure, downtown's roof bars have great views of the Parroquia, but the aptly name Luna atop the Rosewood hotel sits high above its neighbors, offering endless...more
see the San Miguel de Allende guideWith its cheap cover charges, music ranging from salsa to Latin jazz, and terrific drinks—including an impressive wine list—Mama Mia's draws all...more
see the San Miguel de Allende guideNeptuno is roundly considered Cozumel's only "real" disco, with a large dance floor and antiquated special effects (yes, disco balls do still exist). Some...more
see the Cozumel guideSophisticates take note: There's more to Cancún's nightlife scene than just rowdy party bars. Ultra is the perfect spot to show off your tan...more
see the Cancún guideDevotees of ear-blasting techno head for the huge, high-energy dance floor at this glass-walled venue, where big-name DJs spin into the wee hours. The hefty...more
see the Acapulco + Zihuatanejo guide
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