Inti Raymi ticket prices
The Inti Raymi is the most important festival in Cusco. It is celebrated every year on June 24, a holiday (non-working day) throughout this Andean region of Peru. The festival includes a show with hundreds of actors and actresses who recreate the ‘Festival of the Sun’ in the Inca era. The festival takes place in three historical settings: the Coricancha, the Main Square and Sacsayhuamán. Find out the prices for each of these shows. How much does it cost?
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The Inti Raymi in Coricancha: price of seats
The first Inti Raymi show takes place on the esplanade of the famous Coricancha, the most important temple in the era of Tahuantinsuyo (empire of the four of them).
This show takes place on the Coricancha esplanade and begins at 9 in the morning. The duration of the show is approximately 45 minutes.
This show takes place outdoors, in a public space, so access is free and open to everyone: both for Cusco residents and for foreign visitors or visitors from all over Peru.
However, there are many people attending this show, so the perimeter of the Coricancha esplanade is filled with people. Some even wait there four, five, six or more hours beforehand.
Due to this, many visitors cannot find a good space to appreciate the show comfortably. If the tourist arrives at Coricancha 1 hour before the show, it is certain that they will not find one of the best spaces in the area close to the show.
Given this, it is normal to see visitors appreciate the Inti Raymi show in Coricancha in a bad location. Some even rent plastic seats to street vendors. This way, they can rest or get a better point of view from their seats.
Since 2022, the Cusco authorities have had a stage with seats right in front of the Coricancha esplanade. This is an option for an extra payment, which allows you to enjoy this 45-minute show with greater comfort.
It is estimated that there are around 200 seats available. The purchase is made online in advance. It is recommended to do it 2 months before. Otherwise there is a risk of not finding availability.
Seat tickets for the Inti Raymi show in Coricancha offer discounts for children (with ID or passport), Cusco tourist guides (certified), as well as Peruvian citizens (with valid identity document).
The price for foreign adults is 143 soles (approximately 37 US dollars). Rates may vary if made in advance or days before. They can be purchased online through the official site or with an authorized tourism agency.
Find out the official prices!
| Inti Raymi Entrance in Coricancha | |
|---|---|
| Rates | Regular (in Peruvian soles) |
| General | 143 S/. ($37) |
| Children | 82 S/. ($22) |
| Tourist guides | 82 S/. ($22) |
| Discount for Peruvians | 82 S/. ($22) |
Can I see the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán for free?
The Inti Raymi in Main Square: how to see the show?
The second Inti Raymi show takes place in the Main Square of Cusco, the most important central point where, since Inca times (then it was called Huacaypata); The most important civic and religious ceremonies in Cusco took place.
This show starts at around 11 in the morning. Lasts approximately 45 minutes. It has the participation of four hundred Cusco actors and actresses on average. The show also includes music, dance and dialogue in the Quechua language (the language of the Incas).
Just like the show on the Coricancha esplanade, this show takes place in a public space, so admission is free for everyone. That day hundreds of people fill the immense plaza of Cusco: with an area of approximately 28,728 square meters.
The number of visitors is such that the square is packed, with little chance of a visitor getting a good view if they arrive there at the last minute (1 or 2 hours before). Even many tourists like to find a good location a night before.
Just like in Coricancha, many street vendors offer plastic seats so that visitors can rest or get a better vantage point on the chair. In addition, the sale of drinks, hats, sunscreen, snacks, beers and more is common.
Unfortunately, due to the crowding of people, theft from attendees can also occur. The thieves take advantage of the commotion to silently slip their hand over the cell phones or wallets of the inattentive attendees.
However, unlike the Inti Raymi show in Coricancha or Sacsayhuamán, there are no seats for attendees in the Main Square. That is, there are no ticket prices. Everyone can freely appreciate it from the best space they can find.
Given this, one of the possible solutions is to find a reservation for one of the restaurants or cafes that surround the Main Square of Cusco . From its balconies you have the best views of the Inti Raymi show. To get a reservation (on June 24) it is necessary to contact the commercial establishment at least one or two months in advance.
If the tourist books a tour, the tourism agency includes the guide, transportation, tickets to Sacsayhuamán, but not a ticket to see the show in the Main Square of Cusco. This is because there are simply no entries. The guide looks for the best possible space to accompany the visitor in the crowded square.
The Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán: price of seats
The third and main show of Inti Raymi takes place on the esplanade of Sacsayhuamán, a sacred place for the Incas. This archaeological site is famous for its immense stone walls (which can weigh 120 tons).
The show is the most spectacular since it includes the participation of around 600 actors and actresses from Cusco in a striking staging. The show starts at 2 in the afternoon and has an average duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Unlike the shows in Coricancha and the Main Square; To appreciate the show in Sacsayhuamán, yes or yes, an entry ticket to one of its seats is required. Only a small group of Cusco residents can see the show for free, but from the distance of a mountain slope that surrounds Sacsayhuamán (to be one of the first to be there you must be at the place two or three hours before).
The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán has three types of seats, depending on their location around the main stage: the green tribune, the red tribune and the orange tribune. The first two have a side view while the orange stand has a central view of the main stage.
The rates are not cheap, however, the show allows you to live an indelible experience in your memory. The show includes live Andean music, dances and a representation of the ‘Festival of the Sun’, as it was celebrated in Inca times.
The ticket does not include other services, such as: tourist transportation to Sacsayhuamán, lunch or drinks during the show, or the company of a tour guide. To have these services you must contract an all-inclusive tour with an authorized tourism agency.
Tickets to access the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán have limited availability (around 3,750 tickets). Therefore, it is recommended to purchase the ticket online two or three months in advance. Otherwise you run the risk of not finding an available ticket.
The price of a foreign adult for the orange stand costs 632 soles (around 164 US dollars). However, the ticket also offers discounts for children and tour guides. The purchase can be made through the official website or with an authorized tourism agency.
| Inti Raymi Entrance in Sacsayhuamán | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rates | Green tribune | Red tribune | Orange tribune |
| General | 407 S/. ($106) | 633 S/. ($165) | 632 S/. ($164) |
| Children | 204 S/. ($53) | 306 S/. ($80) | 306 S/. ($80) |
| Tourist guides | 204 S/. ($53) | 306 S/. ($80) | 306 S/. ($80) |
Other options to see the Inti Raymi
The entry ticket to the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán does not include tourist transportation, box lunch or the company of a professional tour guide.
Tourist transportation is optional since the distance from the Main Square of Cusco to Sacsayhuamán on foot is only 1 kilometer. However, the path is upward. Due to this, it is recommended to hire tourist transportation.
The service also does not include lunch. The visitor can have lunch before the start of the show (the show starts between 1.30 pm and 2 pm). Another option is to hire, through a tourism agency, the box lunch option.
The service also does not offer the company of a professional tour guide. This service is not mandatory, but it is recommended because the entire show is in the Quechua language (the language of the Incas). The best way to get a guide is to request one online with a specialized tourism agency. Another option is to hire an all-inclusive Inti Raymi tour: transportation, tickets, professional guide and tickets to Sacsayhuamán.
Questions and answers about Inti Raymi prices
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