Cancun, known as the vibrant heart of tourism in the Mexican Caribbean, has seen countless iconic places rise and fall. Among them, the La Boom nightclub stood out as one of the first great centers of nightlife in the destination, marking an entire era of partying and entertainment.
Founded in the 80s, La Boom quickly became an icon of Cancun’s nightlife and set a trend with the ‘vikini contest’ every Wednesday.
It was the favourite place for spring break students with its live music, international DJs, amazing shows and electrifying atmosphere. Boom witnessed unforgettable nights for thousands of tourists and locals.
For two decades, the nightclub brought together crowds looking for fun on its dance floor, consolidating its reputation as a must-see for those visiting the city, not to mention the famous double-decker truck that roamed the Hotel zone.
However, as the years went by and new competitors arrived, mainly in the Punta Cancun area, La Boom finally closed its doors. Despite its closure, its legacy lives on in the collective memory of those who enjoyed its atmosphere.
Today, decades after the last DJ turned off his turntables and the neon lights went out forever in 2005 following Hurricane Wilma, a peculiar symbol of its existence persists: the old red telephone booth, very much in the London style, which still remains outside the building.
This cabin, solitary but imposing, seems to resist disappearing, reminding all who pass by of the spirit of a golden age in Cancun. It is a tangible reminder of a time when La Boom was not only a place of entertainment, but also a meeting point, a cradle of stories, summer loves and unforgettable friendships.
As revealed REPORTUR.mxIn Playa del Carmen, they proposed changes to the law so that all businesses have video surveillance cameras, and bars, discos and nightclubs have metal detectors to reinforce security (Riviera Maya: weapons detectors and cameras requested in discos).
