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Mama Africa

Google (196) 4.4
Tripadvisor (412) 4.0
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What reviewers say

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 is a dance club perched above the colonial arcades on Cusco's Plaza de Armas, operating since the 1990s. It isn't a gay club. It's a mainstream, backpacker-heavy venue that LGBTQ+ travelers have long found relaxed and gay-friendly in a city with almost no dedicated gay venues. The playlist sticks to Latin pop, reggaeton, and dance hits. The energy picks up after midnight and burns out around 06:00. Promoters on the plaza hand out flyers for free entry or drinks. At 3,400 m, go easy on the alcohol in your first days.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 00:00-06:00
Tuesday 00:00-06:00
Wednesday 00:00-06:00
Thursday 00:00-06:00
Friday 00:00-06:00
Saturday 00:00-06:00
Sunday 00:00-06:00

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ African Latino Happy Hour Live music Casual Dancing Area Party Club After hours (after 4am) Walk-ins welcome Dance Dance club Themed parties No dress code

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4.4
★★★★★
196 reviews

Based on 196 Google reviews.

Beau Allen
Beau Allen Apr 2026
★★★★★
Janette Cruse
Janette Cruse Jan 2026
★★★★★

This place needs cleaning. Smell so bad.

Wilson Esteban Gomez Averos
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
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
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
Luc Scizer Oct 2025
★★★★★
mradzwagon
mradzwagon Jun 2025
★★★★★

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

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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