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WHY VISIT CUSCO DURING INTI RAYMI?

Posted on : 03 February 2023

What is the Inti Raymi in Cusco?

Inti Raymi or the festival of the sun is the most important festival in Cusco, it is an Inca religious festival where the ancient Incas worshiped their god: “Inti or the Sun”. This festival is celebrated on June 24 of each year, it includes dances, performances, distinctive costumes and a series of wonderful events in Cusco.

Why visit Cusco during Inti Raymi

One of the best things about traveling to Cusco is knowing and being able to learn about the Andean culture and the ancient traditions that are still celebrated. For this reason, it would be perfect to visit Cusco during Inti Raymi and below we give you more reasons not to stop visiting the city of the Incas in June:

Enjoy the Inti Raymi and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress

It is not just an Inca religious ceremony in honor of the Sun, rather, it is an expression of Andean identity that allows the ancestral Inca culture of Tahuantinsuyo to be kept alive. If you are lucky enough to witness it, you will live an unforgettable experience of Andean cultural expression, which involves colorful costumes, lively music and historical re-enactments.This takes place in the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an incredible enclosure where it is possible to observe giant stone blocks on its walls. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best experiences before doing your tour to Machu Picchu.

Why visit Cusco during Inti Raymi

Machu Picchu

You cannot stop visiting Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, on your trip to Cusco! The sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a sample of the impressive Inca architecture that you can visit and what better on this date when you can connect even more with the Inca energy. The view is really impressive and you feel so small when you stand in front of this wonderful Sanctuary of the Incas.

Why visit Cusco during Inti Raymi

Visit different tourist places

Cusco is a city with an incredible architectural diversity with the most awesome buildings from the Inca and Colonial period. Apart from Machu Picchu, there are other places worth visiting such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Maras, Moray or start with a short city tour in Cusco on its cobbled streets, which stand out from facades to door and window frames. Every detail is really amazing.

Enjoy Culture and Folklore at its best.

Cusco stands out for its immense cultural and folkloric diversity that can be better appreciated in the month of June, the month of the Festival of the Sun, for the various cultural manifestations that take place such as folkloric dances and artistic shows, it is definitely an explosion of life.

Why visit Cusco during Inti Raymi

Enjoy the best Gastronomy

Cusco gastronomy is very diverse, and it stands out for its delicious dishes prepared with traditional organic ingredients from the place. June is perfect to visit countless places to enjoy a good meal. Many times, when tourists arrive in Cusco, they experience altitude sickness. In such cases, residents serve tourists coca tea. You can read more about it in our article altitude sickness in Cusco.

Definitely visiting Cusco during Inti Raymi is the best decision you can make, if you want to get the most out of your visit.

You can contact the Peru Private Tours team; we are happy to help you plan a once in a lifetime experience during your journey in Cusco.
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