What’s better than discovering an underground dance music scene nestled among the tropical flora of Mexico? Situated along the Playa del Carmen shoreline is one of best hidden spots for underground electronic music, Santino Playa. While your mind may immediately jump to Tulum for something like this, the Santino Playa Del Carmen is a dance haven in its own right. Hosting open-air melodic house parties every Wednesday to Sunday, Santino’s “On Heaven” gathers locals and music travelers together to celebrate the vibrant local dance music culture. Its rooftop location boasts a traditional Caribbean and Latin-inspired dancefloor, hosting some of the world’s best underground progressive and deep house producers under the moonlight. Santino’s “On Heaven” features producers...
Making up for one of the most celebrated dance music festivals in Mexico, Departure is coming to Playa Del Carmen for an immersive five-day experience. Scheduled for January 6-11, the annual destination event is proudly organized by Pollen Presents, The Brooklyn Mirage, and The Cityfox Experience, who have organized a festival experience like no other, soundtracked by a number of the world’s most renowned house and techno artists. With four custom stages, including a never-before-seen Mirage Mainstage on the beach, Departure will feature performances from a slew of dance music mainstays and underground tastemakers. The Playa Mirage stage will be headlined by Black Coffee, Dixon B2B Âme and Maceo Plex, as well as feature a must-see, six-hour collaborative set between Jamie Jones, Jose...