Entertainment in Acapulco
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Palladium
Hailed by many as the best disco in town, Palladium attracts a 20- to 30-something crowd with its fabulous views from floor-to-ceiling windows. DJs pump out hip-hop, house, trance and techno from an ultraluxe sound system. Around 3am the famous ‘Silver Aztec’ entertains the screaming crowd with fire and dance. Dress up, and expect to wait in line.
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Disco Beach
Right in the heart of Playa Condesa, the Disco Beach attracts a fairly young crowd. The dress policy and atmosphere are more relaxed than at other clubs. Music is house, disco, techno, hip-hop, ’70s and ’80s; women get in (and drink) for free on Wednesday; and the Friday foam parties can be wild.
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Barbarroja
Ahoy matey! From a boat-shaped bar to girls in sexy pirate costumes dancing on tables, this over-the-top, pirate-themed pub is one of several beachfront bars near the bungee tower. But it’s the only one where a 30-year-old can walk in and not feel like the oldest person in the world.
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Bullring box office
Bullfights take place at the Plaza de Toros, southeast of La Quebrada and northwest of Playas Caleta and Caletilla, every Sunday at 5:30pm from January to March; for tickets (M$150 to M$350), try the bullring box office. The ‘Caleta’ bus passes near the bullring.
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New West
This popular local bar has cheap beer, rodeo videos and a jukebox blaring música ranchera (Mexico's version of country music, covering a wide range of styles) and a smattering of US country-and-western hits. You can't miss the cowboy hats and big belt buckles.
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Señor Frog’s
Yes, it’s a chain. Yes, it’s cheesy and touristy. But dammit, it’s still a lot of fun! The zany antics attract families by day, the far-party atmosphere brings in the college kids at night and the bay views are unbeatable anytime.
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Baby’O
Very popular with the upscale crowd, this cavelike club has a laser light show and Wednesday theme nights, and spins rock, pop, house and ‘everything but electronica.’ Drinks are not included in the cover charge.
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Nina’s
Nina’s is one of the best places in town for live música tropical (salsa, cumbia, cha-cha, merengue etc); it has a smokin’ dance floor, variety acts and impersonators.
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El Alebrije
This massive club is usually packed with a young Mexican crowd. The music is a middle-of-the-road mix of mostly Latin rock and pop; open bar hours are 1am to 5am.
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Salon Q
This ‘catedral de la salsa' hosts first-rate salsa singers and bands, celebrity impersonators and a Carnaval atmosphere.
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Hard Rock Cafe
It’s hard to miss the Hard Rock. Just northwest of CICI, this chain’s Acapulco branch has live music with no cover charge from 10:30pm onwards.
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Picante
Picante has a minuscule dance floor, the occasional drag or stripper show, and a mostly male clientele.
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Tropicana
Like Nina's, Tropicana has a full spectrum of live música tropical, only without the bells and whistles.
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