Chango
Chango Club sits at Tecsecocha 429, a two-minute walk from Plaza de Armas, and has built a reputation as Cusco's most genre-diverse discoteca. The program rotates through electronic music, reggaeton, hip-hop, and disco across different nights of the week, meaning the crowd varies significantly depending on when you show up. Backpackers and locals both claim the dance floor on weekends. Signature drinks include the Pisco Sour and the Chango Special, a fruity house cocktail.
What to Expect
A proper discotheque with rotating music nights and a crowd that takes dancing seriously. The door can be selective on busy nights.
High energy, serious about the music, and genuinely packed on weekend nights.
Electronic, reggaeton, hip-hop, and disco rotating through the week
Smart casual. They've been reported to enforce standards at the door.
Dancers and anyone looking for a proper club experience in Cusco rather than a tourist bar.
Cash (Soles)
Price Range
Cover S/20-30, cocktails S/20-30, beer S/12-15
≈ €5-8 / $5-8
Hours
Daily 9 PM until the early morning hours
Insider Tip
Check their Instagram (@changoclub_oficial) before going to see what genre night is scheduled. The crowd varies enormously depending on the programming. Weekends are always the safest bet for a full floor.
Full Review
Chango Club at Tecsecocha 429 takes a different approach to Cusco nightlife by rotating genres across the week. Electronic music, reggaeton, hip-hop, and disco each get their own night, which means the crowd varies significantly depending on when you show up. This programming model rewards visitors who check the schedule before going rather than arriving randomly. The space accommodates a proper dance floor and the sound system is built for the room.
Weekend nights are the safest bet for a full floor, pulling backpackers and locals who take the dancing seriously. The door has been reported to enforce appearance standards on busy nights, which signals a venue that cares about its crowd composition. Signature drinks include the Pisco Sour and the Chango Special, a fruity house cocktail that regulars order by name.
Among Procuradores venues, Chango distinguishes itself through musical specificity. Where Mama Africa plays everything and Mythology runs a salsa-to-disco pipeline, Chango commits to a single genre per night. This creates stronger experiences on good nights and emptier rooms on off nights. The inconsistency is the trade-off for ambition.
Check Instagram (@changoclub_oficial) before going to see the night's genre. Weekend nights are consistently busy. The door can be selective, so smart casual is the minimum. The Chango Special is worth trying.
The Neighborhood
A two-minute walk from Plaza de Armas on Tecsecocha, Chango sits close enough to the main nightlife strip to benefit from foot traffic but far enough to establish its own identity through genre programming.
Getting There
A two-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. Walkable from all central Cusco accommodations. The address is Tecsecocha 429.
Where to stay in Cusco
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Other Venues in Procuradores (Gringo Alley)
Mama Africa
Backpacker club on Procuradores with reggaeton, salsa, and electronic music rotating through the night. Free entry before midnight, cheap drinks.
Mythology
Multi-level club near the Plaza de Armas. EDM and Latin music on separate floors. Popular with both tourists and young locals. Cover 10-20 PEN.
Mushroom Bar
Iconic Procuradores bar known for cheap cocktail buckets and a relaxed atmosphere. Standing-room crowd spills onto the street on busy nights.
Ukukus Bar
Long-running Cusco bar with live folk music early in the evening transitioning to a DJ and dance floor after midnight. Strong pisco sours.