Bought from vendors We stayed at Dreams this past summer which is in walking distance of Coco Bongo. We bought tickets from Coco Bongo vendor outside for $45 from their booth (we paid w/ a credit card because we ran out of cash by then - diff story but when we returned to the US we had over $1000 charged on our card - so just thought I'd share to beware if you buy from Coco Bongo reps directly or using a card in Mexico overall). But our $45 tickets gave us a crappy standing spot. The place was crowded - we got one drink - very bad drink - I had to leave early because I was ready to puked. But for the 1 hour we were there.... Coco Bongo did not impress me at all. This is not a club to dance in - you just watch shows standing next to people shoulder to shoulder. Really wish we would have went to Mandala or Bull Dog to dance instead - they looked more fun! Just wanted to share my experience. I would not pay $100 for Coco Bongo at all!!
Since you never have been to Coco Bongo before, I would suggest going with the group from Temptation, I am fairly certain they go on Monday nights.
We went with the resort, had VIP seating upstairs, and had a phenomenal time!!! Took the bus back to TTR about 3:30am without any problems.
We went twice with the resort and you get crammed in at the back in a rubbish spot, the 2nd time we went we just headed into the middle and the girls were all up on the central bar dancing. BUT BEWARE, it's very crowded and when going to the restroom I got pinned between the crowd and a wall for all of 10 seconds, I suddenly got a feeling something wasn't right and low & behold, I looked down and my pocket was turned inside out! I'd been pickpocketed of about 600 pesos (so no money for our taxi home) but more importantly they also got the roomkey for TTR! Spoilt an otherwise amazing night.
Speaking of pockets. I have a funny if somewhat inappropriate story to share. I was there in September with the hotel group and it was awesome. Drinks were flowing. Couple next to me and the woman was talking to our host who came on the bus with us. After about an hour of shots she was hammered and she started giving the host some hand relief - can't remember his name. Her hubby had no problem and this prompted the waiters to come back faster and faster to check it out.
been many times over the last several years - would recommend going with the resort if you have never been - people you know and all that kinda stuff plus if you are not happy with where they put you - simply grab another couple willing to fork over an extra 25 bucks and then leave the shitty spot they put you in and find a good waiter and tell them you want them to hook you up with a prime spot done this method a couple of times and one time they basically put us on the stage the show is amazing and worth whatever you have to pay the best rob
