Mexico Guide
The Yucatán
Nightlife
1 El Camarote In the Plaza Kokai hotel, Uxmal 26 
998/884-3218 Older gentlemen play backgammon and cards at this nautical-themed terrace bar. In the back, a small stage hosts crooners of sad ballads (M$30 cover).
2 El Capucino Margaritas near Azucenas. Local reggae and jam bands play for a mixed clientele of students and bohemians.
3 Roots downtown on Tulipanes 26 Funky little live jazz and blues club that also serves dinner.
4 The City Paseo Kukulcán Km 9 Mega-club with great sound and a mesmerizing laser show, frequented by cool locals. Music ranges from European techno to Mexican hip-hop.
5 Coco Bongo in the Forum by the Sea shopping centre, Paseo Kukulcán Km 9.5. Vast state-of-the-art rock and pop disco popular with US college kids, but with more diverse music than competitor Dady O across the street. Opening time: Open till 5am Price: cover charge at weekends only
6 Lobby Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Retorno del Rey 36, near Paseo Kukulcán Km 14. Soak up the ersatz Continental feel while sitting in overstuffed chairs and listening to the tinkling piano. The giveaway you're in Cancún: the sea view, exhaustive tequila menu and ceviche bar.
7 Pat O'Brien's in Plaza Flamingo, Paseo Kukulcán Km 11 Live rock, blues and jazz in a larger-than-life version of the famous New Orleans establishment. Three rooms: a piano bar, a video lounge and an outdoor patio. Opening time: Open until 2am daily
8 Señor Frog's Paseo Kukulcán Km 9.5 Practically synonymous with the name Cancún, the Frog is the first stop off the plane for the spring-break hordes. Go for live reggae or karaoke night, or just as an anthropological experience.
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Trágara Paseo Kukulcán Km 15.6 Velvet couches, numerous aquariums and mosaic trim on every surface set a super-cool mood in this breezy lagoon-front lounge – the perfect spot for a sunset drink and a snack from the Asian-fusion finger-food menu.