Nightlife

There's a very limited selection of dance clubs around Huatulco--meaning that's where everyone goes. Huatulco seems to have the least consistent nightlife of any resort in Mexico, and clubs seem to change ownership -- and names -- almost annually. Check with your hotel concierge to see if any new places have opened; none of the places listed below have phones. The current hot spot is Bar La Crema, in Crucecita (about 4 blocks south of the zócalo, at the corner of Bugambilia and La Ceiba), with a lounge atmosphere and a mix of tunes. Nearby is Café Dublin, Carrizal 504 (1 block east and a half-block south from the zócalo), an Irish pub with a book exchange. Both bars open in the evening during high season and stay open as long as the management sees fit; hours are sporadic in low season. On the east side of the zócalo lies The Tipsy Blowfish, which plays rock music and features televised sports. The bar is open daily from noon to 4am during high season, with limited hours in low season.

La Papaya, on Bulevar Chahué, is a popular dance club, open Thursday through Saturday into the wee hours. Each Wednesday, the Barceló Resort hosts its Fiesta Mexicana from 7 to 11pm, featuring folkloric dances, mariachi music, and a buffet of Mexican food and drinks.