In Veracruz nightlife is a celebration that starts elegantly at the rhythm of the passionate “danzon”. The music is played by live bands at the squares under the cool Port’s nights. Outgoing Jarochos show off their rhythm dominion and their best outfits while curious pedestrians start gathering around the plaza to enjoy the spectacle, sip from a good hot coffee cup and chat with friends.
Further out by the city suburbs is the jarocho son music that livens up the fandangos of Sotavento. Fandangos are popular religious celebrations that take place around footboards, where the crowd improvises mass, couple or solo foot tapping.
If after watching people dance you want to shake that body, options regarding sort of music are limitless. There is salsa, reggae, electronica, house, rock, 70’s and 80’s, live bands, Latin blues... in a nutshell: there is about everything for everyone. In the Port you will find the most traditional bars, whereas the trendy ones are by Boca del Rio area.
Even when the party ambience in Vercruz reaches its peak around the carnival days, nightlife is so much fun year round that it usually ends up with a beautiful sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico.
Bars and clubs popularity change rapidly in Veracruz, therefore we recommend you asking for advice to your concierge or front desk personnel. We provide you with a list of the most popular Veracruz nightclubs.
Bar-Río Antiguo
Even when the music tends to be eclectic, electronica, house and techno are first class here, offering a DJ show even. The crowd is usually under 25 years old but the ambience is about the best around.
Cachimba
Ready to bump and grind? Cachimba is the place. Live Salsa band, Cuban show, “mojitos” and lots of tropical glamour... do you need anything else?
Carlos' n Charlie's
The fun style of this Anderson’s chain restaurant is at ease in the Port of Veracruz, where a happy mood and party are almost obligatory. Delicious food and atmosphere are unforgettable. Do not worry if it’s getting late, the night starts here. Do not miss the delicious Naked Crabs. Here, Veracruz nightlife is endless.
El Tigre de Santa Julia
It recreates an old Mexican cantina style, with rustic ambience and early 20th century photographs. Music is mixed and there is a dance floor. Guest live bands are of a very good quality and they usually set the place on fire. It is a very recommendable place to begin the night and meet up with friends.
La Casona de la Condesa
One of the most pondered places for almost everything: get together with friends in a bohemian atmosphere, meet new friends, listen to good contemporary Latin blues, dance to the latest in electronica and even appreciate good art in itinerant exhibits. All this contributes to the excellent ambience which every local talks about the rest of the week.
Moon Bar
We’re talking about the most chic place in Veracruz these days, located in an ample Californian style house by the beach in Boca del Rio. Music is mainly retro from the 70’s and 80’s and the crowd is over 25 years old. Veracruz nightclubs are fun and here, the party is endless.