Coco Bongo Club in Playa Del Carmen
You must have seen an advertisement for Coco Bongo in Playa Del Carmen because its adverts are everywhere. As soon as you get off the plane in Cancun there is a larger-than-life plastic Spider-Man and posters for Coco Bongo. In Playa Del Carmen Coco Bongo sits on a very visible corner at 10th Ave and 12th St. and you cannot help from notice it. Just walking around town many ticket salespeople will offer you tickets to Coco Bongo. So, what is this club all about and is it for you? Here is our review!
First a myth dispelled. Many people think Coco Bongo is a dance club. You can make it one, but….it is actually more a show. This is a show from about 11:00pm-3:15am that you watch. You can dance in one place but by far this is not a mosh pit of dancing. Girls do get invited up on the stage to dance and this can be fun if you are an exhibitionist.
Lining up to get in for the Coco Bongo Show
Your night will mostly likely start by being dropped off at the club. Everyone lines up outside the club. It will look like a long line, and it is, but this is a big club, and everyone will get a place. Don’t worry.
When you start to get in you will have to go downstairs and follow the crowds. They do a pat down for security and check your bracelet. Large bags are not allowed in. You will then pass by a stand of tequila shots, and you are on your way into the main show theater!
When you enter, you are directed to a place in the three-tiered building according to your ticket entry. You will either have a table assigned to you if you bought a ticket for one or a standing spot. Most people prefer to stand in their spot and hold it, so they don’t lose their viewing of the show. Girls do get invited to dance on the bar and stage at times.
Tip: If you are a girl dancing on the bar or stage, be prepared for burst of air shot upward that will reveal anything under your skirt. This can actually be quite a show sometimes.
What is the Coco Bongo show like?
The show starts with dancers on the bar, but this is just to get the crowd warmed up. The real show at Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen starts at 11:30pm.
There will be a little fanfare and the curtains will open to a video presentation and then the show starts.
The show consists of imitations of famous singers and a mockups of real music videos. There are film recreation numbers like Spider-Man, Tron, The Matrix or whatever the latest production in Hollywood is. It really is a nonstop entertainment show for 4 hours!! So, you will feel like you got your money’s worth by the end of the night for sure.
The show changes numbers every few months so if you come once a year, it should be somewhat different then the last time you saw it. The show also has alternating nights every other night. So, a few numbers are changed each day. This gives performers a break.
Tip: If you have a friend with an anniversary or birthday, talk to a waiter and have them spotlighted and projected on the big screen and special drinks brought to them. This happens toward the end of the show.
How many numbers are in the Coco Bongo Show?
There are over 40 different events or numbers in the show. Some of these are a short video on screen and others are a musical number or acrobat numbers with people flying around the club. The show goes until 3:15am and then it becomes just a music club. The open bar then becomes a pay bar.
The show itself it quite a spectacle and can be compared to a Vegas Style show. It does have a long time running in both Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, so they must be doing some things right.
Who goes to the Coco Bongo Show?
It is amazing how many different age groups go to the club as well. There are a lot of people in their 50’s and 60’s that go to this show. People in their 20’s like the show because it is like a club and people in their 30’s and 40’s like the fact it is so entertaining. So really it appeals to all adults and is an experience.
Children are not allowed in because they serve alcohol, but they do offer special shows about twice a year for the under 18 crowd, usually on a Saturday afternoon.
If you want a night of fun that you will soon not forget, then check out a night at Coco Bongo.
Tip: To get tickets, go the club’s location on 10th Avenue and 12th St. They are open all day selling tickets. There are official Coco Bongo ticket sellers in the street as well. If you buy from a tour operator (they are authorized as well) you may not get the best rate and may not get a detailed explanation of what your ticket includes. Often ticket salespeople will promise you things or tell you things that are not 100% true. Of course, you might have a great time but the extra money you spend for “express tickets” which ended up being a regular line or something like that, you are not going to go find the person and complain about that.
How much are tickets to Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen?
Entry with open bar is $70 at the door. You can buy bottle service which is $110 per person, and you will be getting a table. We however do not think this is a great option. The quality of all the drinks at Coco Bongo are not the best and this includes bottled ones. It is best just to watch the show and have the regular tickets with open bar.
Often ticket sellers will offer different ticket. We suggest just the one below. It is entrance with open bar.
Buy your tickets in advance here to Coco Bongo
Option 1. This first option is entrance to Coco Bongo and with this admission you get 5 domestic drinks included. This is currently $86 USD. You can buy your ticket below. It should be noted that this ticket does not include transportation from hotels. So, this ticket is good if you are staying in the downtown of Playa Del Carmen and can walk or take a short taxi ride. It should be noted that buying tickets in advance is recommended. The lines can be long to get in.
Option 2. This entrance ticket included 15 drinks, premium spirits, and transportation from your hotel. This ticket is $130 USD. You can purchase below and skip the long line for tickets.
To book tickets for the Coco Bongo Del Carmen just click the link below! If you click below you will go to the official site and have your tickets all ready for your big night out!
Where is Coco Bongo in Playa Del Carmen?
Coco Bongo Show in Playa Del Carmen is located on 10th Avenue and the corner of 12th Street. You can walk here if you are staying in the center of Playa Del Carmen, but other people will be dropped off here from the all-inclusive hotels outside of town.
Smaller vans will drop you off and pick you up on 10th Avenue and large busses use the ADO station on 20th Avenue and 12th Street to drop off and pick up guest.
If you arrive in a bus, there are guides that will usher you from your transportation to the club and back. They work hard to get everyone back to their hotels, make sure you listen for the time to leave and meet your transportation because if you stay too late it can be an expensive taxi to your hotel especially if it is out of Playa Del Carmen.
For more nightlife options including clubs and discos, see our Nightlife Guide to Playa Del Carmen here!
Have you been to Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen? What did you think? Was it worth it? Let us know in the comments below.
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It was nice but I don’t think it’s worth the money. Waste of time getting a table as you can’t see anything from it
That is a valid point. It depends on where the tables are. We have been at the tables right up against the stage and it is nice because you are in your own section. We also have been at a table on the floor of Coco Bongo and we were pushed all night was people walked or pushed by. Bottom line, you have to be in the mood for this and drinking does help. You care less about the details. Also we do recommend just the basic entry. We also recommend being careful with the drinks. They are very sweet and you can wake up with a bad hangover. Beer or shots are good although they give you shots in small plastic cups.
I couldn’t refrain from commenting. Coco Bongo was one of our crazy nights out in Playa del Carmen. We had a good time but it does depend on your mood and who you are with. It can be a bit of a cattle call and tight in the club. We like on the sides or on the secodn floor because the main lower floor is so crowded with people pushing to go to the bathroom and smoking area.
We have done the whole Coco Bongo thing but after the last time I think it will be the last. It is fun to go to but you get treated like cattle in the club and pushed around a lot. The people working there as security and waiters push around because they pack the place so much. We even got a table this time but it was against the floor and people kept pushing by all night. No more, maybe got to check out the other shows that treat people better.
We had the most awesome time partying at Coco Bongo. The show was great and not stop. The best part was when the guys jumped from the ceiling on bongi cords toward you! WOW.
I have gone to Coco Bongo the past few year when in Playa Del Carmen. I think after the last time it will be my last. It was a fun experience but the drinks are horrible and the mentality of the owners are pack them in and take their money. Maybe I am getting too old for Coco Bongo or I am just getting wiser.
Hi. We went to Coco Bongo last week. The show was good but got a terrible hangover from the drinks. I don’t even think they used real alcohol. Bad job by Coco Bongo. I have never had that bad of a headache the next day. All my friends also had bad hangovers. I am glad we went but I think it will be the last time.
Coco Bongo is definitely for 20-29 year olds. We have been before and partied like never before. We now are 30 and somehow the experience at the Coco bongo is kind of silly and boring. We prefer just going out to the clubs now. At least we can get better drinks with good alcohol other places.
I have been coming to Playa del Camren for 4 years now and we finally decided to hit up Coco Bongo. I don’t know if it was just me or if the club has always been like that, but the drinks were total sugar/hangover sH@@@@@$$#%@#$%. The show is cool but the alcohol they serve is worse then tourist crap. I don’t know how they get away with it.
I certainly appreciate all the work that goes in to the show. As a performer in the States I know what a show of this size takes to do each night. I just with they would come up with something rather then coping other peoples work. Everything is copy written and someone should tell them the laws. There is so much beauty of dance and showmanship in Mexico.
This are some great tips. I sold tickets for Coco Bongo one year and saw how everything worked. The show can get old after a while but it was a fun summer in Playa.
This for sending me an email about this. Our group is looking forward to going here.
Hello. Do you know if Coco Bongo has group rates? We are a group of 20 people and we want to spend a night at Coco Bongo club. Thanks
Hello Luke
Thank you for your question. We will send you an email with the information you are requesting. We hope you have a great time here in Playa Del Carmen! Let us know if you need anything else.
This show was very high energy and entertaining. Drinks were cheap but plentiful. It is a fun night out and glad we followed your suggestions. Thank you.
This actually helped me know what this show is all about, thank you!