Instead of hitting the tequila too hard, we recommend that you party the night away. There are plenty of clubs you can choose from, whether you want to dance to the music of the 80's and 90's, rub elbows with other party lovers in an open air roof top lounge, or enjoy the heat at a beach bonfire that turns into a great rave party.

Some bars feature live music- rock, jazz and other genres.

Nightclubs in Playa del Carmen

Alux Cave
Address: On Juárez Avenue 3 blocks west of the freeway
Telephone: 984-110-5050
Features: This is one unique party place as this is set in a cave and is dramatically lit with great music acts. There is even some belly dancing!

Amaris
Address: Plaza Paseo del Carmen
Features: Drinks, live music and a big-screen TV.

Art Bar
Address: Calle Corazon near the Spa Itza entrance
Features: A cool place to party

Ajua!
Address: Between 5th and 10th Avenues at Calle 4
Features: Live flute music and fantastic Mayan cuisine

Bali Club
Address: Calle 12 between 5th and 10th Avenues
Features: Watch dazzling performances making use of fire, water and balloons.

Basico Lounge
Address: Calle 10 between 5th and 10th Avenues
Features: It has a rooftop bar and offers complimentary salsa dance lessons.

Bliss
Address: Calle 4 between 5th Avenue and the Beach
Features: Has an outdoor balcony and features a live rock band every Thursdays to Saturdays.

Blue Parrot
Address: On the beach at Calle 12
Telephone: 984-206-3350
Features: A long-time staple of nightlife in Playa del Carmen, dance at the beach to the beat of techno music.

Bodeguita del Medio
Address: Paseo del Carmen
Features: Cuban dance club that features free salsa lessons and live dance bands.

Captain Dave's on the Beach
Address: Between Calles 2 and 4
Features: Enjoy live music on the beach

Coco Maya
Address: Between Calles 12 and 14, on the beach
Features: Live music or DJs until the wee hours of the morning

Diablito Cha Cha Cha
Address: Calle 12 and 1st Avenue
Telephone: 984-803-4771
Features: Fairly new but still a rocking place.

Fah at Siesta Fiesta
Address: 5th Avenue between Calles 8 and 10
Features: Live music in a fun atmosphere

Jam Session
Address: 5th Avenue and Calle 40
Features: Plays live R&B, jazz, blues and rock music

Karen's Pizza
Address: 5th Avenue between Calle 4 and Calle 6
Features: Live Mexican bands

Kartabar
Address: 1st and Calle 12
Telephone: 984-873-2228
Features: Dine on Mediterranean food while watching belly dancers and hookas. You can even get them to teach you how to belly dance!

Mambo Café
Address: Between 5th and 10th Avenues at Calle 6
Features: Salsa to the music played by live Latin bands.

Mushtoom
Address: 5th Avenue between Calles 28 and 30
Features: Live music or music spun by DJs

Pez Vela
Address: Corner of 5th Avenue and Calle 2
Features: Live music every night, tables upstairs and outside, also has a pool table

Playa 69
Address: 5th Avenue between Calles 4 and 6
Features: A gay bar and dance club

Retro
Address: 4th Street between 5th Avenue and the beach
Telephone: 984-873-3018
Features: Retro dance music (from the 80s and 90s)

Salon Riviera
Address: Calle 12 and 1st Avenue
Features: Dance to the music spun by resident DJs

Señor Frogs
Address: Right by Playa del Carmen del Carmen ferry pier
Features: Jello shots and great music. A local staple with live dance bands. However, please check if it has reopened as this suffered considerable damage in 2006 during Hurricane Wilma

Voga
Address: 10th Street between 5th and 1st Avenues
Features: Dance with a rocking crowd!

Yellow Submarine
Address: 5th Avenue between Calles 10 and 12
Features: Dance to rock music while catching the action on the street below