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Outside Lima

Here are some gay or gay-friendly places outside Lima that I know of personally or have been recommended to me. As everywhere in Peru discos don't really get started until nearly midnight.
In nearly every town or city in Peru the Plaza de Armas after 10 p.m. is cruisy. Local guys are usually friendly and can provide information on gay places. As always, take care, be cautious, and be safe. Please send me any information you can if you find anywhere new or visit any of the places listed below.




Gay Places in Cusco

Little by little, the gay side of Cusco is being revealed as I receive more reports from travellers.
Regretably I have to put in a warning here; Cusco is less friendly than Lima and attacks do happen. Definitely the worst thing you can do is walk the back streets of Cusco after dark after having had a drink or three. Always take a taxi between your hotel and the main square or other destination (and back), take a taxi from a legitimate taxi company, after entering the taxi lock all the doors from inside and close the windows, don't let anyone else into the taxi, insist the taxi goes right to the door of your hotel. Note these numbers of licensed taxi companies - 247080, 222222 and 222000. I mean this most sincerely, folks. Be warned.

Macondo, Cuesta San Blas 571, Cusco.
Tel: (084) 229415. E-mail: macondo@telser.com.pe
Gay-friendly cafe and bar. Described as artsy, funky and friendly. Good food with generous portions. Owner Andres (a former model) is also a tour agent and guide, speaks five languages, and with family help runs the bar-cafe. 10% discount in the cafe for SAE members.

Fallen Angel, Plazoleta Nazarenas 221, Cusco.
Tel: (084) 258184. E-mail: fallenangelincusco@hotmail.com
Gay-friendly restaurant and bar. Same owner as Macondo.

Witches Garden, Carmen Bajo 169, San Blas Cusco.
Tel: (084) 242175. E-mail: whitchesgarden@gmx.co.uk
Gay-owned restaurant serving Peruvian and International cuisine. Open daily 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

White Vinyl, Espaderos 135 (second floor), Cusco.
Gay-friendly disco. Thanks to Sandra for this information.

Mama Africa, Santa Catalina, Plaza de Armas, Cusco.
Reported as being a gay-friendly disco. Thanks to Paul for this information.

Go to Outside Lima (2) for more gay places outside Lima.


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