Cozumel, Mexico, an island off Mexico's Yucatan Coast, is a 45-minute drive from the Cancun airport, but may also be reached by ferry boats leaving from Playa del Carmen, a 30-minute ride to golfing and to Cozumel nightclubs. Golf is offered at the Cozumel Country Club, a Nicklaus Design Group project, as well as at the links of the hotels Coral Princess, Presidente InterContinental, Reef Club, Playa Azul, Meila Cozumel and the El Cid la Ceiba Hotels.
Carlos' n Charlie's
Fodor's labels the ambiance at Carlos' n Charlie's as reminiscent of the film "Animal House," with "loud rock music and a liberated, anything goes dancing scene." The air conditioning at the club is a major advantage on warm summer nights, and bar service is also available on the nightclub's outdoor patio.
Part of the Carlos Anderson bar and restaurant chain, the nightclub caters to vacationers and travelers. Attire is ultra casual.
Carlos' n Charlie's
Av. Rafael Meigar No. 551, Loc. BR-2
Entre Calle 7 y Calle 11 Sur
C.P. 77600, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
(987) 869-1647
carlosandcharlies.com
Viva Mexico
The Viva Mexico is a popular tourist shopping venue offering native-made crafts during the day. The shop opens the second floor in the early evening for nightclub action.Partying at Viva Mexico lasts well into the night.
The club has DJ-hosted dance music, including salsa and disco. Its menu has a large amount of snack and tapas offerings. Fodor's recommends the seating on the second story due to the ocean view. Attire is dressy casual.
Viva Mexico
Av. Rafael E. Melgar
Cozumel, Quinta Roo, 77600, Mexico
(987) 872-0799
Hard Rock Cafe
Cozumel houses a three-story Hard Rock Cafe restaurant, bar and dance club that is decorated with rock music memorabilia, including records, guitars and drums from noted artists. While some Hard Rock Cafes have large stages for live music, the Cozumel cafe has a small area where local groups perform.
Menu items include snack and finger foods, including spring rolls, nachos and chicken tenders. The dinner menu includes salmon, chicken, fish and steak, and burgers and sandwiches are featured. The cafe has a full bar and stays open into the early hours.
Hard Rock Cafe Cozumel
Rafael E. Melgar No. 2-A
Col. Centro C.P. 77600
Cozumel, Qunita Roo, Mexico
(987) 872-5271
hardrock.com
Neptune Dance Club
The Neptune Dance Club (Neptuno Disco), located on the waterfront near downtown, is one of the city's first discos and boasts dancing on two levels. Named for the god of the sea, Neptune was remodeled in 2008.
It is open on the weekends and features Top 40, disco and salsa music from live bands and music spun by DJs. Modeled after classic discos of the 1980s, the Neptune entertains guests with a laser light show and also has a large dance floor. Locals frequent the Neptune when area bands play the club. Dress is upscale disco inspired for both men and women.
Neptune Dance Club
Av. Rafael E. Melgar and Av. 11
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico
(987) 872-1537
About The Author
Lee Grayson is an ethnographer and freelance writer. She has written for both Oxford and Harvard University presses and research publishers, including Facts On File and ABC-CLIO. She holds certificates from the University of California campuses at Irvine and San Diego.
