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Mama Africa

Google (196) 4.4

Tripadvisor (412) 4.0

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Visitors praise the fun atmosphere and good music for dancing, with some staff like Tanith receiving specific commendations. However, common complaints include poor hygiene, rude or dishonest bartenders, and a lack of air conditioning.

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115 Portal de Panes, Cusco

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About this place Mama Africa

Mama Africa holds the distinction of being Cusco's main gay venue, situated right at the heart of the city on Plaza de Armas. Since opening in 1994, it has established itself as a go-to destination for LGBTQ+ travellers and local gay men alike. The venue is known for attracting a fun, welcoming crowd and playing the latest latino pop hits, creating an energetic atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back. If you're looking for gay nightlife in Cusco, this is the place locals recommend. The venue operates daily until 6am, making it perfect for those who want to dance late into the night and experience the city's LGBTQ+ scene. Its central location at Plaza de Armas means it's easily accessible and well-positioned for exploring the rest of Cusco's social scene. Whether you're a solo traveller looking to connect with the local community or travelling with friends, Mama Africa offers a reliable spot for a night out with fellow LGBTQ+ visitors and residents. Its long history and consistent popularity among locals speaks to its reputation as an established institution in Cusco's gay scene.

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Closed

Monday 00:00-06:00

Tuesday 00:00-06:00

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Gay LGBTQ+ African Latino Happy Hour Live music Casual Dancing Area Party Club After hours (after 4am) Walk-ins welcome

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4.4

★★★★★

196 reviews

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Beau Allen Apr 2026

★★★★★

Janette Cruse Jan 2026

★★★★★

This place needs cleaning. Smell so bad.

Wilson Esteban Gomez Averos Dec 2025

★★★★★

When I ordered a vodka Red Bull, the girl working there mixed two different things. I noticed she mixed it with red grenadine, and I think she thought I wouldn't notice. The cocktail didn't have a drop of Red Bull in it, and I don't know if it had any alcohol, but when I asked her to fix it, I was ignored. I bought another one from a different bartender, and she gave me what I asked for. I think they should improve on that.

J D Nov 2025

★★★★★

The "bald guy" (only way to describe him, no offence just actuals) charged for premium and poured from the well. He was rude and should take some pride in his job. Shame shame shame.

G Nov 2025

★★★★★

the bold bartender could stop panicking and listen to the drink orders and give the right drinks rather than whatever and pretend like nothing happened. Bar ladies were amazing though. music was 2010.. cheap club music from 20 years ago….. idk maybe look up youtube ? tragic club music

Luc Scizer Oct 2025

★★★★★

mradzwagon Jun 2025

★★★★★

It's a cool place to party the night away. Music is absolutely pumping

Matias H Jan 2025

★★★★★

Definitely one of my worst nights I've had It was free entry before 10pm, so I went there around 9:20pm and got there for free. I'm a guy who enjoys dancing and goes clubbing on his own, so that's what I did and at some point I started making a video of the dance floor and some random guy thought I was filming his wife and started insulting me (I didn't even realize his wife was there and I didn't really care). Clearly I wasn't doing anything wrong and I called the people from the bar to call security and they didn't give a f**** After that it was kind of difficult to keep enjoying with the guy staring at me, but I managed to do it until I found out I didn't have my wallet. Looked everywhere and didn't find it. It was impossible to keep enjoying the night without knowing where my wallet was, so after asking everyone I came back to my hostel and (thankfully) I found it. It was beautiful for a while until I went back to the place and they didn't want me to go back in without paying as it was already after 10pm. I understand it's only 10$/15$, but I shouldn't be paying anything as I got there during the free entry, and I just needed to find my wallet, it wasn't just because I left because I was feeling like it... it was actually something important. I even tried talking to a manager but the woman from the door didn't want to call anyone and even didn't believe me when I was trying to explain the situation, as she said "you told me you lost it inside" which was true cause that's what I actually initially thought. So overall everyone was against me as if I was some kind of terrorist or something like that, and there wasn't any human approach whatsoever. Overall, if you're willing to pay any money and don't care about being charged for nonsense reason or the staff really don't caring about your safety with people verbally abusing at you and doing nothing about it, go for it. Otherwise, not recommended:) cheers