Entertainment in Cancún
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Backstage Theater-Cabaret
Cancún is well known for its lively gay and lesbian scene (though there's more for gay men than women), meaning there's plenty to do most nights. Backstage Theater-Cabaret features drag shows, strippers (male and female), fashion shows and musicals. Terrific ambience, joyful crowd.
Other venues include Karamba which is popular with cross-dressers and Picante which is more for talkers than dancers.
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Dady’O
Opposite the Forum Mall, this is one of Cancún’s more elaborate dance clubs. The setting is a five-level black-walled faux cave with a two-level dance floor and what seem like zillions of laser beams and strobes. The predominant beats are Latin, house, techno, trance and hip-hop, and the crowd is mainly 20-something.
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Coco Bongo
This is often the venue for MTV’s coverage of spring break, and tends to be a happening spot just about any day of the week. The club opens with celebrity impersonators, dancers and circus acts (think clowns, acrobats and the like) for an hour or so, then the rock, pop and hip-hop start playing.
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Bulldog Café
Bills itself as ‘the home of rock and roll,’ and features live bands and a jumbo Jacuzzi that’s made to look a bit like a cenote but is really just a showcase for bikini-clad staff to splash around in. Look for the giant bulldog sign outside and you’ll know you’ve found the right place.
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Picante
Set back from Avenida Tulum a few blocks north of Avenida Uxmal, this place isn’t as ‘spicy’ as its name suggests, but it is a longtime neighborhood gay bar. It often features movies shown at high volume until about 1am, when the dance music comes on.
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Cinemark
In general, Hollywood movies are shown in English with Spanish subtitles; however, English-language children’s movies are usually dubbed in Spanish. Ticket prices run about M$50 for children and adults.
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La Boom
La Boom has in its purchase a varied and (relative to neighbouring clubs, that is) sophisticated selection of danceable tunes on high rotation, all played to full effect at mega decibels. Loud and cool.
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Glazz
This sleek and hip lounge specializes in yummy cocktails. You don't have to look cool and love fruity mixed drinks to hang out here, but it definitely helps.
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Roots
Pretty much the hippest downtown bar, Roots features jazz, reggae or rock bands and the occasional flamenco guitarist. It’s also a pretty decent restaurant.
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Dady Rock
A steamy rock-and-roll club – it plays techno on occasion – next door to Dady’O and attracts a slightly older crowd. Admission is free until 10pm.
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Sabor Latino
On the 2nd floor of Chinatown Plaza, this is a happening club. Its live acts feature Dominican salsa and other tropical styles.
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Plaza de Toros
Built into the Plaza de Toros are several bars, some with music, that draw a largely local crowd.
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Karamba
Cover ranges from free to M$100. Come here for a varied crowd of gays, lesbians and cross-dressers.
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