I’ve been living in Cusco for over four months now and it’s fair to say I like to let me hair down and sample the Cusco night life sometimes. I haven’t visited all the bars and clubs yet, and I probably never will, but here’s a few that I’ve enjoyed so far.

Ukukus

Ukukus is one of my favourite Cuszo clubs and it can be found on Plateros just off the main Plaza. I like Ukukus because it attracts as many locals as tourists and usually has a good atmosphere. Most nights they start off with live music from local bands, then the disco usually starts around 11pm. They always play a varied selection of music from latin to pop & rock and then many different styles of dance.

Mama Africa

Mama Africa is very popular with the tourists and is packed full most nights. If you like to feel hot and sweaty and squashed then this is a great place to be.  It also seems to be a good place to cop off with the opposite sex if that’s what you’re looking for. Watch out for the Brichero/as though!

Inca Team

I’ve been to Inca Team a few times and always had fun, although like Mama Africa it’s often jam-packed (at least during high tourist season). If you like to do nothing but dance the night away this is probably the best place to come. Inca Team can be found on the corner of Plaza de Armas.

Mythology

Located right next to Inca Team this is another very popular Cusco club. I’ve only been here a couple of times but I had fun on both ocassions

Mythology, Inca Team and Mama Africa are basically right next to each other. You don’t have to pay to enter any of them so you can easily check them all out on a single night and see which works best for you. They all play similar music usually and drink prices are about the same.