Xoximilco — Mexican Fiesta on the Water

If you want one evening that captures the soul of Mexican celebration — the music, the food, the tequila, the energy — Xoximilco is it.

Run by the Xcaret Group, Xoximilco recreates the famous floating parties of Mexico City’s Xochimilco canals, but in the Riviera Maya. Colorful gondolas (trajineras) decorated with flowers and lights float through a canal system while mariachi bands, tequila, and traditional food flow freely.

If you’re staying at Sandos Playacar or Sandos Caracol, you’re in the perfect position to explore one of Mexico’s most vibrant nightlife destinations. Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue (La Quinta Avenida) is the heartbeat of the city — a pedestrian-only strip lined with world-class restaurants, craft cocktail bars, nightclubs, and cultural experiences that stay alive until dawn. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to make the most of your evenings.