What is the best seat for the Inti Raymi?
The main Inti Raymi ceremony takes place in Sacsayhuamán every June 24. This festivity also takes place on the Coricancha esplanade and in the Main Square of Cusco. However, only the Sacsayhuamán fortress has seats available. Tickets are sold online. The visitor must choose between three types of stands: orange seats, green seats and orange seats. Know the differences and choose your best experience.
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The Inti Raymi show
The Inti Raymi show takes place in the city of Cusco on June 24 every year. This religious festival has its origins in the Inca era, even with the arrival of the first Incas to the Cusco valley in the 12th century.
The main stage of the Inti Raymi is on the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman, about 2 kilometers from the historical center of Cusco. This show takes place at 2 pm, has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes and has the participation of around 500 Cusco actors and actresses.
The first and second show take place in the Coricancha and the Main Square of Cusco, respectively. Both are free to enter for all visitors. Only Coricancha allows a few tickets to take a seat in one of the 350 seats arranged at the front of the show. In Sacsayhuamán, on the other hand, you can only appreciate the show by buying a ticket to one of its seats.
The Inti Raymi represents the original Inca festival in which the sun god (god Inti) was worshiped. In this representation, coca leaf readings are performed, dances in homage to the sun, songs in the Quechua language (the language of the Incas) and even the sacrifice of a black llama (a false llama), just as was done in the ancient festival. of the Incas.
But the Inti Raymi is not just the staging in the Coricancha, the Main Square and Sacsayhuamán. That day is a non-working holiday in Cusco. There are fairs, dance and music shows throughout the city. The display of joy is seen throughout the day (June 24). It is an ideal date to get to know in depth the culture and tradition of Cusco in Peru.
The seats for the Inti Raymi show at the Coricancha
Tickets to Inti Raymi
Tickets to Inti Raymi are sold online on the official website (teleticket.com.pe) or through an agency’s website of official tourism (entradaintiraymi.com). Due to limited availability, you cannot buy tickets in the city of Cusco a few days before.
When purchasing the ticket to Inti Raymi, the visitor must choose one of the three seats available: the seats in the orange tribune, the red tribune and the green tribune. Each stand has a different location and cost.
Learn about the prices of tickets to Inti Raymi:
The entrance to Inti Raymi offers prices for adults in general (foreign adults), children and tour guides. Only entry tickets for the green seats allow space for Peruvian tourists. It is recommended to make the purchase two or three months in advance.
Tickets to Inti Raymi are non-transferable. Changes of dates (it only takes place on June 24) or cancellation are not possible. It is recommended to properly complete the information of the ticket holders. The QR code should not be shared to prevent it from being used by other people.
The orange seats
The orange boots occupy a central position on the main stage of the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuaman. They possess the largest number of tickets and seats available. Most of the visitors choose these butakas because of their good position which makes possible perhaps the best viewing of the spectacle.
The orange tribune has an official cost of 662 Peruvian soles for adults in general (around 178 US dollars). Children and accredited tour guides pay 302 soles for this ticket (about 81 US dollars).
Perhaps a disadvantage of the orange seat is how quickly the tickets sell out. In addition, due to its central position it receives the rays of the intense June sun. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, rehydrating water and snacks.
The red seats
The red seats have a lateral position to the main stage of the Inti Raymi on the Sacsayhuamán esplanade. After the orange tribune, it is the ticket that allows the greatest number of seats available. Tickets sell out 2 or 3 months in advance, so it is recommended to purchase in advance.
The red tribune has an official cost of 625 soles for adults in general (around 169 US dollars). Does not offer discounts for citizens of Peru. On the other hand, the red tribune also offers tickets for children between 5 and 12 years old. They pay 302 soles for their entry ticket (approximately 81 US dollars). Tour guides also pay the latter price (81 US dollars).
The biggest advantage of this tribune (that is where its high prices lie) is that, due to its position with its back to the sun, the tourist will not suffer the high temperatures of June 24. It is still recommended to bring snacks, rehydrating water, a hat and sunscreen.
The green seats
The green seats have a lateral position to the main stage of the Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán. It is the tribune with the smallest number of seats available, but, at the same time, it is the seat with the most economical prices. These tickets usually sell out quickly, so it is recommended to purchase (online) 2 or 3 months in advance.
The green tribune has a general cost for foreign adults of 440 Peruvian soles (118 US dollars). The price for children (from 5 to 12 years old) is 221 Peruvian soles (60 US dollars on average). The same case for the entrance fee for tour guides (221 soles or 60 US dollars).
An advantage of this ticket is that it is the only tribune that offers discounts for Peruvian adults (221 soles or 60 US dollars). Perhaps one of its biggest disadvantages is that it is located in front of the Cusco sun, which may be uncomfortable for some visitors. In any case, it is recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, rehydrating drinks and sunscreen.
What is the best seat for the Inti Raymi?
All the seats for the Inti Raymi allow you to comfortably appreciate the great show in Sacsayhuamán, which starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Whether the orange tribune, red or green, the visitor will remain seated throughout the show. However, according to tour guides with extensive knowledge of this festival, the orange tribune offers the best space to appreciate the show. This is due to its central position with more complete views of the show.
One of the disadvantages of the orange tribune is its position under the Cusco sun. The same thing happens in the case of the green tribune. However, this seat allows you to see up close the entrance to the ceremony of the main actors and actresses: the Inca, his wife the Coya, the dancers, the musicians and more.
The red tribune, on the other hand, has the advantage of having a position with protection from the sun. This tribune, however, is the most expensive and has a side view of the show.
In summary, all the seats to appreciate the Inti Raymi show have advantages and disadvantages. In any case, it is recommended to purchase the ticket 2 to 3 months in advance. This way the visitor will be able to safely choose the seat that best suits them. You will not be able to make the purchase at the last minute, either online or in person in the city of Cusco.
Questions and answers about the Inti Raymi seats
These are the most frequent questions and answers asked by visitors interested in which of the seats to choose at the Inti Raymi show.