Inti Raymi 2024 transportation service

The Inti Raymi entrance offers one of the most spectacular cultural experiences in the world. The visitor will be transported to the Inca era through an incredible staging with hundreds of actors and actresses representing the Inca sun festival. The ticket allows access to one of the three stands arranged around the main stage in the Sacsayhuamán fortress: the seats in the red seat, the seats in the green seat and the seats in the orange seat. Optionally, the visitor can add the transportation service that will take them from the city of Cusco to the show in Sacsayhuamán.


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Prices for tickets to Inti Raymi and tourist transportation to Sacsayhuamán

The tickets to the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuaman are three: the seats in the red seat, the seats in the green seat and the seats in the orange seat. Optionally the visitor can add the tourist transport from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman. Know the prices of these shows that are held every June 24 in the city of Cusco.

TICKETS INTI RAYMI + BUS Show in Sacsayhuaman Coricancha + Sacsayhuaman
Foreign Peruvian Foreign Peruvian
Green Zone 165 USD 90 USD 220 USD 125 USD
Orange Zone 240 USD 240 USD 295 USD 275 USD
Red Zone 230 USD 230 USD 285 USD 265 USD
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The Inti Raymi in each of its historical settings

Every June 24, Inti Raymi is held, a cultural festival that has its origins in the same Inca era. The show takes place in three historical settings for the people of Cusco and for their ancestors the Incas: the Coricancha temple (the most important religious site during the Inca era), the Main Square (which during the Inca era was called Huacaypata and housed the main religious and civic ceremonies) and the fortress of Sacsayhuamán (amazing Inca enclosure made with giant walls that house stones weighing up to 120 tons). Know the difference of each of these shows.

Inti Raymi, in its three stages
The Coricancha, temple of the sun Coricancha is the temple of the sun, the most important religious site in the entire Inca Empire (Tahuantinsuyo). Its name means ‘golden temple’ because with this precious metal the Incas worshiped the sun (the god Inti), their main divinity. This temple has the most perfect and best-crafted walls in the vast empire. The places where the sun, the moon, the stars, the rainbow, etc. were worshiped are famous. The sacred esplanade of Coricancha is the scene of the first Inti Raymi show every June 24. The Incas also used this sacred precinct as the setting for the monumental religious festival.
The Main Square, the Huacaypata The Main Square of Cusco, during the Inca era, was up to ten times larger and was called Huacaypata which, in the Quechua language, means ‘place of lamentations’. The main civic, military and religious ceremonies took place there in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. Around it were the main Inca temples and palaces. However, during the arrival of the Spanish (in the 16th century), these were destroyed, building churches and colonial mansions in their place. The square was reduced following the Spanish structure of the time. The Incas used the Huacaypata to perform the Inti Raymi ceremony every June 24. Today the square is the second stage for the Cusco show Inti Raymi.
Sacsayhuamán, the Inca fortress Sacsayhuamán is one of the most impressive archaeological sites made by the Incas. It was a religious site that also served as a fortress in the battles between the Spanish and the Incas for control of Cusco. It is located in the upper part just 1 kilometer from the city of Cusco. It is famous for presenting immense stone walls carved and fitted to perfection. Some rocks reach 120 tons, which is impressive for visitors. In the 16th century, a part of Sacsayhuamán was destroyed by the Spanish for the construction of colonial temples such as the current Cathedral of Cusco. Today Sacsayhuamán is the main stage of Inti Raymi every June 24. Admission to this show is with the purchase of a ticket online.

Why choose the tourist transportation service during Inti Raymi?

The tourist transportation service covers the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán route during the Inti Raymi show, every June 24. This route is uphill along the Andean slopes until reaching the entrance door to the main show that begins at 2 in the afternoon. This service is highly recommended as it allows you to arrive at the show on time without missing anything. Learn more reasons to choose the tourist transportation service!

  • Maximum security

    On the day of Inti Raymi the streets of the center of Cusco are full of people, including tourists and local people. Unfortunately, that day there are some cases of theft of cell phones or wallets from distracted visitors. Given this, it is recommended to be attentive to your personal belongings. The tourist transportation service allows tourists to travel to the show in Sacsayhuamán with greater safety.

  • Comfort during the show

    The route from the center of Cusco to the Sacsayhuamán esplanade for the Inti Raymi show is only 1 kilometer. However, the paths are steep, ascending, in some cases along rows of stairs. This causes some tourists to arrive in Sacsayhuamán exhausted, under the intense Cusco sun. The tourist transportation service allows tourists to arrive fresh, with all their energy focused on appreciating the great Inti Raymi show.

  • Punctuality during service

    The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately two hours and thirty minutes. Unfortunately, some visitors do not arrive on time as they get lost during the walk from Cusco to the archaeological site. Given this, the best option is to hire tourist transportation. The trip is comfortable and safe but, above all, punctual. It starts at 12.30 am and ends at 1.15 pm on average, ready to enjoy the show without missing anything.

The Inti Raymi, one of the most spectacular cultural festivities in Cusco, Peru

Every June 24, Cusco citizens pay tribute to their Inca ancestors through the great spectacle of Inti Raymi. This show includes three great performances in three historical settings: the Coricancha, the Main Square and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. Learn how the festival of the sun is celebrated through this educational video.

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The three types of tickets or seats to choose from for the Inti Raymi show

The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán is the most important of the three shows in Cusco that day. The show starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Ticket purchase is online in advance. The visitor must choose one of the three available stands: the red seat, the orange seat and the green seat. How are each of these entries different? Learn more about each of them!

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  • The green seats

    The green seats at the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán allow you to enjoy the show in a comfortable seat on one side of the central stage. From there you have privileged views close to the actors and actresses who enter the stage. The tourist will also enjoy the dance and music show. This type of ticket has approximately seven hundred seats available. The purchase is made online one or two months before.

  • The red seats

    The red seats at the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán allow you to enjoy the show with the greatest comfort. In addition to the privileged views of the staging, the visitor will be able to sit in the only group of seats that are safe from the intense sun at three in the afternoon. The red seats are excellent for families, including children. This type of ticket has approximately eight hundred seats available. The purchase is made online two or three months before.

  • The orange seats

    The orange seats at the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán allow you to enjoy the show from a more central point of view, without missing any details. In addition, this group of seats allows you to enjoy the show with a greater number of seats available (around two seats to choose from). Due to its total view of the show, it is one of the favorite tickets for tourists. Tickets must be purchased two to three months in advance.
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Questions and answers about the tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi

The tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi is optional but highly recommended on June 24. Transportation takes you from the city center of Cusco to the Sacsayhuamán fortress where the main show takes place. Find out the most frequent questions and answers that visitors ask about this tourist service.

1) Why choose the tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi?
The tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi is recommended because it offers safety and comfort to get to the main show in the Sacsayhuamán fortress. The route allows you to avoid the crowds, the exhausting walk and the dangers that can occur along the way (that day the city is full of people). The tourist transportation service is recommended for children, older adults and the whole family.
2) What are tourist transports like?
The tourist transports are large minivans with space for between 15 to 24 people. All transports have the respective permits to travel the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán route on the day of Inti Raymi. It has comfortable seats, large windows and maximum safety (seat belts and first aid kit).
3) Why choose to walk to Sacsayhuamán on the Inti Raymi?
Young and adventurous visitors can choose to take the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán route on foot instead of taking the tourist transportation on the day of Inti Raymi. The walk is 1 kilometer uphill along stairs and steep slopes. An average person can complete the hike in approximately 1 hour. It is recommended to bring a hat, sunscreen and rehydrating water as the weather is hot that day in Cusco.
4) How long does the tourist transportation trip on the Inti Raymi take?
The trip by tourist transport on the Inti Raymi (route from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán) takes approximately 45 minutes. On a normal day the trip takes only 20 minutes. However, due to the large number of people on the route, the trip becomes longer.
5) What is the walking route from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán on the Inti Raymi like?
The walking route from Cusco to Sacsayhuamán is 1 kilometer along stone stairs and steep track paths. The route takes approximately 1 hour. It is recommended for young people in good physical condition.
6) Where do tourist transports to Inti Raymi depart from?
The tourist transport minivans depart from the city of Cusco, in the Regocijo square (a few steps from the Main Square of Cusco).
7) How to reserve tourist transportation at the Inti Raymi in Cusco?
You can reserve the tourist transportation service at an authorized tourism agency. You can choose to book tourist transportation only or together with tickets to Inti Raymi.
8) Does the tourist transportation service include the round trip?
Yes, the tourist transportation service includes both the outbound leg (Cusco – Sacsayhuamán) and the return leg at the end of the Inti Raymi show (Sacsayhuamán – Cusco).
9) Does the tourist transportation service include a tour guide at Inti Raymi?
No, the tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi only offers the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán route and vice versa at the end of the Inti Raymi show in Cusco, Peru. Does not include tickets, guide or other additional service.
10) Does the tourist transportation service include tickets to Inti Raymi?
No, the tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi only offers the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán route and vice versa at the end of the Inti Raymi show in Cusco, Peru. Does not include tickets, guide or other additional service.