Inti Raymi - Sun Festival

Inti Raymi, which means Festival of the Sun in Quechua, is one of the main festivities in the city of Cusco. This celebration is filled with Quechua chants, traditional dances, and colorful costumes from the Inca period. This annual festival is held during the winter solstice and is one of the most memorable experiences in Peru.

Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration where the Incas worshipped their god: "The Inti or Sun" in the capital Cusco. The last Inti Raymi held with the presence of the Inca Emperor was in 1535. Currently, Inti Raymi is a theatrical representation, with thousands of Cusqueños and people from all over the world gathering at this event, which is one of the most important cultural and traditional manifestations of Cusco.