Innovative Nightlife: Cancun

When I paint a picture for the many reasons a person should choose Cancun for group travel, I start with the water. Clear blue and part of the breathtaking, beloved Caribbean – that’s pretty much all you need to convince anyone. The sand is right up there, too, when it comes to Cancun’s greatness. And then there are the water-slash-nature parks, the jungle tours, and the world-class snorkeling and diving on the Great Mayan Reef, shipwrecks, caverns, and caves.

But all these things happen (mostly) during the day. And they leave out what may actually be Cancun’s greatest draw: Its nightlife.

There are many clubs and restaurants that make this true, but the largest, and certainly one of the hottest, is The City.

The City is, in fact, the largest club in Latin America. It’s three floors actually, over eight thousand square feet and holds more than five thousand guests at a time. (If, like me, you sort of flinch at the idea that this leaves less than two square feet per person, you’re not the target audience for this blog post nor this awesome club). Plus, it’s so much more than a club. The City has all the things you need in order to call itself that, of course. It has nine bars in all. It has dance floors. And it definitely, definitely has music and DJs. In fact, The City offers some of the greatest DJs in the world, certainly the best in Cancun.

Thus far, somewhat traditional. But besides these classic nightclub features, The City has a stage – and not just any stage. This stage literally comes to life each night with lights, fire, artistry, and innovation that will absolutely astound you. Three of its regular shows include:

Fire – Artists performing with everyone’s favorite molten medium. Add in sounds, light, music, and choreography, and you’ve got one exciting show.

Fabrics – In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, these performers astound with color, pageantry, and acrobatics.

The Cube – A show that puts full use to The City’s sound and light availability, The Cube is an innovative display of music and technology for an unforgettable entertainment experience.

Besides these three shows, The City draws world-renowned DJs, and watching these artists work their magic is an entertainment experience of its own. World-famous artists and celebrities have performed at The City as well. In short, this stage offers all the brilliance of an expensive concert or live performance but with the added details that make you a part of the experience.

Located in the heart of the hotel district, The City is a must-consider club in your search for exciting nightlife in Cancun. Spring Break has never looked quite this good.

(Cancun has many other attractions for night and for day. Some are perfect for families. Though exciting for spring break and student tours, this destination really does have something for everyone).

Photo by Wigstruck on Flickr.

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