Jet Jaguar hails from Cancun, a city located in the Mayan region of Mexico. The band’s name was partly inspired by the jaguar, a sacred animal for the mayan civilization.
In August 2017, Jet Jaguar received worldwide recognition by being the first Hispanic-American band to ever win the Wacken Open Air Metal Battle contest in Germany. Shortly after they embarked on their first European Tour across Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Hungary and Romania. Jet Jaguar’s debut album “Endless Nights” will be released on July 17th under german label Pride and Joy Music. Future plans include touring throughout Mexico, Europe and Latin America in support of the album. Jet Jaguar has performed alongside acts such as: Ozzy Osbourne, Deep Purple, Scorpions, Judas Priest and Megadeth.
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“‘Café con Gracia’ is a very cool spot located in downtown Cancún, it is well-known by the locals. We recommend you try their affogato.” – Jet Jaguar
“If you want to experience an authentic place where the locals go, Amarula is the place you should visit. Local DJ’s are often invited too. We recommend their Mezcal” – Jet Jaguar
“‘La Habichuela’ is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) restaurants in the city. It is located in the heart of downtown Cancun. We recommend trying their famous lobster for an authentic Caribbean experience.” – Jet Jaguar
“Mora Mora is pretty famous amongst the locals. This venue is known for offering an opportunity to local bands for showcasing their original material. We have had the opportunity to perform there a couple times, and the energy of Mora Mora is unmatched when compared to other local venues.” – Jet Jaguar
“Mora Mora is a hidden gem in the city: it’s a small restaurant that doubles as a music venue. Its calendar is packed with music shows of all genres all year long, including some national and international acts every now and then.” – Elefangs
“A perfect place to get to know new underground local artists. They offer different concerts and performances each week, so there’s always something new to check out. Plus, the food is incredible!” – CUSPINERA