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Inti Raymi Cusco

Inti Raymi Cusco

The "Inti Raymi" or "Sun Feast" is one of the most important, dramatic and magnificent festivity carried out in the times of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire which based their religion in the cult of the sun. The Inti Raymi was made to worship the "Apu Inti" (God Sun) also known in some quarters as "Apu P'unchau".

The Inca's subjects continued celebrating the feast secretly behind of the Spanish suthorities, and a mestizo named Inca Garcilaso de la Vega compiled descriptions about this unique celebration in his famous book "Comentarios Reales".

 

The Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration, as we said before, the Incas worshiped their god: The God Inti or Sun in translation into english. Formerly the Inti Raymi lasted about 15 days, sacrifices were made and dances were presented to worship their god. The last Inti Raymi that was realized with the presence of the Inca Emperor was in the years of 1535, a year before the Spanish invasion.

 

The celebration of the Inti Raymi

The entrance of the Inca to the main square or the esplanade of Saqsayhuaman was always charied by a group of "acllas" which sprayed flowers and by the "Pichaq" (mens who were in charge to scare the bad spirits that could be on the way with brooms of straws). The Inca was accompanied by his "kumillo" in all the performances. The "kumillo" was a hunchback dwarf who carried the "Achiwa", a kind of umbrella or parasol made of colorful feather.
 
Another part of the Inti Raymi celebration consited on the new fire ceremony. In this part of the ceremony the Inca orders to put out the fire of all the fireplaces of Cusco and surroundings with the purpose of lighting the new fire that was distributed from a bonfire to all the fires of the city. This is because the cooks are experts not only in cooking but also in keeping the fire between the ashes.
 
Currently the Inti Raymi is a theatrical performance, thousands of people from all over the world come to see this event which is one of the most attractive, cultural and traditional manifestation.
 
 
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Quick Itinerary

June 24th:

7:00: We pick you up from your hotel.

9:30: The Sun Festival starts in Qoricancha.

11:00: Walk up to the main square. Enjoy the festival there.

13:00: Sacsayhuaman, the celebration of rites of New Fire, the offerings of the Four Suyos and the prediction of future times, among others.

 

Highlights of the Inti Raymi 2025

  • A tour on the celebration of the Sun (Inti Raymi)
  • Show about the Inca culture
  • Sightseeing on the ceremonies

Inti Raymi Extra ticket

Inti Raymi Coricancha Ticket = U$ 70 

 

Packing List:

  • Passport: Carry it is very important
  • Inmigration Card
  • ISIC card: If you booked as a student
  • A good hiking shoes: Comfortable and useful on all terrain
  • Waterproof: Especially in rainy seasons
  • Sunscreen: Avoid the ultraviolet ray
  • Coca leaf

 

Interesting Information

 

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This festivity is celebrated in 3 different scenes:

 

  • Qorikancha (Golden Temple), it was the principal temple dedicated to the Sun in the Incan era.
  • Plaza de Armas (called by the Incas "Auqaypata", the Warrior Square), which was a huge square during the Inca Times where this ceremony was held on a ceremonial platform ("ushnu" in Quechua). From there, the Inca was carried on a golden throne leading a procession through the ancient city of Cusco up to Sacsaywaman in the hills above the city.
  • Saqsaywaman ("saqsay" and "waman means "satiate hawk" in Quechua), which is an impressive archaeological centre situaded at 3,555 MAMSL, jut a kilometer away from the Inca neighbourhood of Qolqanpata.
Program of the Sacsaywaman's scene: 
 
  • Ceremonial arrival.
  • Announcement of the 4 "Suyus" (ot the four cardinal points): Qollasuyu, Kuntisuyu, Antisuyu and Chinchaysuyu.
  • Chicha ritual.
  • Sacred Fire Ritual.
  • Llama (Andean cameloid) sacrifice and a sign reading (But do not worry, there is no any llama sacrifice nowadays, it is just a representation of it)
  • Sankhu (sacred bread) reading.
  • Q'ochurikuy (burst of popular exaltation)

 

 

Included
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  • Pre-briefing.
  • Entrance fee to Inti Raymi festival (Orange seat)
  • Professional bilingual Tour Guide.
  • Meals: 1x box lunch.
  • Tourist transportation during the tours and local transfers.

 

Not Included
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  • Meals not mentioned.
  • Tips and baggage portage (Please note: It is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not mandatory).
  • Other extras not mentioned.

 

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