Nightlife in Cusco: Where to Eat, Drink, and Dance with Great Vibes

🌙 Nightlife in Cusco: Where to Eat, Drink, and Dance with Great Vibes

Cusco not only shines by day with its history and landscapes — it also offers a vibrant nightlife full of restaurants, bars, and clubs where travelers from all over the world come together to have a great time. Whether you want to try local cuisine, enjoy a cocktail with a city view, or dance until sunrise, Cusco has a spot for every mood.

Here are the best places to eat, drink, and party in Cusco at night.

🍽️ Where to Eat at Night in Cusco

Chicha by Gastón Acurio
High-end Peruvian cuisine by Peru’s most famous chef. Ideal for a refined dinner with traditional flavors and modern twists.

📌 Must-try: Slow-cooked lamb and Andean trout.

Cicciolina
Perfect for Peruvian and international tapas in a cozy atmosphere, with a good wine and cocktail selection.

📌 Must-try: Alpaca tapas and ají amarillo ravioli.

Pachapapa
A charming open-air restaurant in San Blas offering authentic Cusqueñan dishes next to a traditional wood-fired oven.

📌 Must-try: Oven-baked cuy (guinea pig) and crispy chicharrón.

🍹 Where to Drink with a View

Limbus Resto Bar
The most famous viewpoint bar in Cusco, serving cocktails and appetizers with a panoramic view of the illuminated city.

📌 Must-try: Classic Pisco Sour and passionfruit Chilcano.

República del Pisco
Trendy, laid-back spot specializing in pisco-based cocktails and macerated infusions — a perfect warm-up for your night.

📌 Must-try: Coca leaf pisco sour and house specialties.

La Taberna
A relaxed, bohemian bar with live rock, reggae, or indie music, and a wide variety of local and international drinks.

📌 Must-try: Local craft beers.

💃 Where to Party and Dance

Mama Africa
The most famous nightclub in Cusco, right on the main square. Offers a mix of Latin, reggaeton, electronic, and salsa beats. Ideal for travelers seeking a multicultural party.

📌 Best part: Themed parties and dance floors open till sunrise.

Ukukus Bar
Iconic bar-club where locals and tourists blend. Known for Andean modern fusion music, live bands, and DJs.

📌 Best part: Alternative folklore nights and epic parties.

Mythology
A classic for reggaeton, salsa, and Peruvian cumbia nights. Spacious dance floor and cocktail deals in the historic center.

📌 Best part: Lively atmosphere and great drink specials.