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South of Mexico City

Entertainment in South Of Mexico City

  1. A

    Plazuela del Zacate

    There's buzzing nightlife in Cuernavaca, supported by a year-round student population who keep places busy every night of the week. The most accessible bars are around Plazuela del Zacate and the adjacent alley Las Casas, where there's a selection of fun joints, most of which offer live music or karaoke, not making them great for a quiet beer. These places all open around sunset and typically don't shut their doors until around sunrise. There are no cover charges.

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  2. B

    Bar Berta

    By rights Berta should be flooded with lost-looking tourists, but instead there’s a clientele of local roughs knocking back stiff drinks and watching fútbol. There’s a tiny upstairs terrace for people-watching over the zócalo. Try a berta (tequila, honey, lime and mineral water), the house specialty.

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  3. C

    Arena Isabel

    Are you ready to rumble, amigo? Less highbrow diversions, namely lucha libre (a form of wrestling), go down here in the squared ring. Check out the good-versus-evil lineups on posters pasted up around town. Lucha libre is very popular with kids.

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  4. D

    Club Memories

    Better discos charge a cover of at least $50, but women often get in free. Some discos enforce dress codes, and trendier places post style police at the door. Things really get going after 11pm. Club Memories is an upscale option.

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  5. E

    El Rincón Bohemio

    Popular with travelers and local students, where there's live music every night, usually of the one-man-and-guitar variety, but this changes. Cheap beer deals keep people coming.

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  6. F

    La Estación Zócalo

    Opposite the Palacio de Cortés, this place attracts an even younger crowd with blaring rock music and two brightly colored but dimly lit dance floors.

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  7. G

    Cine Teatro Morelos

    Morelos’ state theater hosts quality film series, plays and dance performances. There’s a full schedule posted out front and a bookstore and café inside.

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  8. H

    Eclipse

    Across the road from El Rincón Bohemio and El Romántico, Eclipse has performers on two levels, folk on the bottom and rock on top.

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  9. I

    El Romántico

    The walls of this small bar are adorned with black-and-white photographs of classic Mexican film stars, some rather seductively posed.

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  10. J

    Teatro Ocampo

    Near Jardín Juárez, this theater stages contemporary plays. A calender of cultural events is posted at its entrance.

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  12. K

    D’ubai

    Here there’s a balcony overlooking the Palacio de Cortés and DJs and dancing on weekends.

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  13. L

    La Plazuela

    For those not into the guitar scene, this is the home of booming house and techno.

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  14. Borakay

    An upscale, indoor-outdoor club for Cuerna’s hipster elite. Dress to impress.

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  15. Alebrije

    A massive space, heavy on flashing lights and techno.

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  16. Barba Azul

    Barba Azul is a disco that has fab indoor gardens.

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  17. M

    NB Club

    NB Club is large and centrally located.

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