Inti Raymi 2024 Tickets

The Inti Raymi is celebrated every June 24 in three historical settings for the people of Cusco and the Incas: the Coricancha, the Main Square and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. In this last historical setting, famous for its immense stone walls, the main show takes place. This show starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Entry to this staging is with a special ticket that allows access to one of the three stands arranged around the stage: entry to the red seat, entry to the green seat and entry to the orange seat. Here you can purchase your ticket to Inti Raymi in any of the three available seats.

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Inti Raymi ticket prices

Entrance tickets to Inti Raymi have limited availability. Some tickets offer discounts for Peruvians. However, all of them allow access to one of the three seats (red, green or orange tickets). Find out the prices for the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán and the seat entry option for the first show in Coricancha.

INTI RAYMI TICKETS Sacsayhuaman Coricancha + Sacsayhuaman
Foreign Peruvian Foreign Peruvian
Green Zone 150 USD 75 USD 205 USD 110 USD
Orange Zone 225 USD 225 USD 280 USD 260 USD
Red Zone 215 USD 215 USD 270 USD 270 USD
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The Inti Raymi in each of its historical settings

Inti Raymi is celebrated in the city of Cusco every June 24. The whole city celebrates with music, typical dishes and a lot of joy. However, the majority of the population gathers to appreciate the staging of the Inca ceremony in three important historical settings: the Coricancha, the Main Square and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. Find out what each of these artistic shows is about and how it is celebrated.

The Inti Raymi show in Cusco, Peru
The show at Coricancha The show at Coricancha is the first for Inti Raymi, which starts at 9 in the morning and lasts 45 minutes. The show shows a set of dances and live music. The Inca makes his entrance accompanied by his entourage and royal family. He then asks for the blessing of the sun god (Inti) to begin the Inti Raymi. Admission is free to the public. Optionally, the visitor can buy a ticket to enter one of the seats arranged in front of the show.
The show in the Main Square The show in the Main Square is the second of the Inti Raymi, which starts at 11 in the morning and lasts 45 minutes . The show shows representatives of the four suis (four regions) paying honors to the Inca and the sun god. The Inca surrounds the Main Square (Huacaypata) on litters, as does the Coya (wife of the Inca). Then the coca leaf is read, predicting a prosperous year for the empire. Admission is free to the public. For this show there are no seats so the visitor will have to find the best possible space surrounded by a crowd.
The show in Sacsayhuamán The show in Sacsayhuamán is the third, the main one at the Inti Raymi. The show starts at 2 in the afternoon and lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The show shows the Inca performing the black llama sacrifice ceremony (simulation) as well as the offering of chicha and coca leaf. The show includes dance demonstrations, live music and the parade of representatives of the four of theirs. At the end the visitor will be able to take photos with the actors and actresses. Admission is with the ticket to one of the three available stands: red, green or orange zone.

Which of the three stands in Sacsayhuamán to choose for the Inti Raymi?

There are three stands available to appreciate the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán: the red seat, the green seat and the orange seat. All three allow you to appreciate the show in a numbered seat with an excellent view of the actors and actresses, as well as the main stage. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these seats? Learn about the differences in entry options at Inti Raymi!


Map Inti Raymi tour

  • Why choose the red tribune?

    The red tribune is located on the west side of the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. Its main advantage is that, thirty minutes into the show, the shade provides greater comfort to the attendees. The downside is that they have few seats available. This ticket must be purchased online 2 or 3 months in advance.

  • Why choose the green tribune?

    The green tribune is located on the eastern side of the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. Its main advantage is that it offers discounts for Peruvians and has cheaper prices. In addition, it allows you to appreciate the entry and exit of the actors and actresses. The disadvantage is that they have few seats available and it does not offer protection from the sun. This type of ticket must be purchased online 1 or 2 months in advance.

  • Why choose the orange stand?

    The orange grandstand is located on the north side of the Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán. Its main advantage is that it offers a more complete and central view of the show, without missing any details. In addition, it has a greater number of seats available (approximately 2,500 seats). The disadvantage is that it does not have protection from the sun. This type of ticket must be purchased online 2 or 3 months in advance.

This is the Inti Raymi, the sun festival of the people of Cusco

Inti Raymi are two Quechua words that mean ‘the festival of the sun’. Its name is due to the fact that it was one of the main religious celebrations in the Inca era. Today, more than five hundred years later, the people of Cusco continue to celebrate this festival with a gigantic staging. Learn in this educational video how this spectacular tourist ceremony is carried out in Peru.

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What else to do in Cusco besides Inti Raymi?

The Inti Raymi is celebrated in the city of Cusco on June 24 of each year. If you visit the capital city of the Incas that day, you should also take the opportunity to visit other very interesting tourist attractions such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the mountain of the 7 colors (also called Vinicunca) and none other than the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. , one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.

  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas

    The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the best tourist destinations in Cusco. It is a geographical area made up of beautiful landscapes, Andean towns and important archaeological sites. There are also high quality hotels and tourist restaurants. Its main tourist attractions are the Inca citadel of Pisac, the archaeological site of Chinchero and the Inca site of Ollantaytambo.

  • The mountain of 7 colors

    The mountain of the 7 colors is a very visited natural tourist attraction in Cusco and Peru. It is also known as Vinicunca or rainbow mountain because the slopes of this mountain show a diverse coloration due to the proliferation of minerals in its soil. It is located more than 5 thousand meters above sea level, making it a challenge for visitors to complete the final walk of almost 2 hours to reach the mountain.

  • The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

    The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the best tourist attractions in the world. In 2007 it was declared a Wonder of the Modern World. It was a city built by the Incas in the 15th century by order of Emperor Pachacutec as a strategic point in the eastern domains. Every year it is visited by about 1.5 million people. It is located about 4 hours from the city of Cusco, after a bus and train trip through beautiful Andean landscapes and the high jungle.

Questions and answers about Inti Raymi tickets in 2024

The Inti Raymi ticket allows you to appreciate one of the best cultural shows in the world. The show features hundreds of Cusco actors and actresses who play the role of the Inca, his wife (la coya), the high priest (willaq umu) and the representatives of the four regions. Admission to this show must be purchased online in advance as availability is limited. Find out the questions and answers about tickets to Inti Raymi.

1) How to buy a ticket for Inti Raymi?
The purchase of the Inti Raymi ticket is online through the official website or through an authorized and specialized tourism agency. The event takes place on June 24 in Sacsayhuamán. When making the purchase, the visitor must register their personal data and choose one of the three available entrances: red zone, orange zone or green zone. Availability is limited.
2) How much does the entrance to Inti Raymi cost?
The Inti Raymi ticket to the main show (in Sacsayhuamán) costs $195 for the ticket in the orange zone and the red zone. Entry to the green area costs $125. This last ticket offers discounts for Peruvian citizens ($52). The price may vary depending on the tourism agency you choose or on the official website.
3) Why choose the green entrance to Inti Raymi?
Entry to the green tribune at Inti Raymi offers discounts for Peruvians. Visitors will be able to appreciate the show in comfort. From there you can see the departure of the actors and actresses. The purchase is made online 1 or 2 months in advance. It has approximately 700 tickets available.
4) Why choose the red entrance to Inti Raymi?
The entrance to the red tribune at Inti Raymi offers greater comfort as it is safe from the heat on the western side of the stage. Visitors will be able to appreciate the show with maximum comfort. From there you have a close view of the show. The purchase is made online 2 or 3 months in advance. It has approximately 800 tickets available.
5) Why choose the orange entrance to Inti Raymi?
The entrance to the orange grandstand at Inti Raymi offers a greater number of seats and allows a more central and general view of the event. Visitors will be able to appreciate the show without missing any details. The purchase of this ticket is made online 2 or 3 months in advance. It has approximately 2,500 tickets available.
6) Why choose the seats in Coricancha at the Inti Raymi?
The first show at Inti Raymi is at 9 am on the Coricancha esplanade. This show lasts 45 minutes. The Inti Raymi in Coricancha is free for the entire public, which is why large crowds of people are generated. Optionally, the visitor can buy a ticket to one of the few seats arranged in front of the stage. This way the tourist will not have to appreciate the show standing in the middle of the crowd. These tickets are optional and for an extra cost.
7) Which of the tickets to Inti Raymi offer discounts?
Entry to the green seat at Inti Raymi offers discounts for Peruvian tourists. You only have to make the purchase with your national identity document (DNI).
8) How to purchase the ticket to Inti Raymi?
To purchase your Inti Raymi ticket you only have to choose one of the three seats: red, green or orange. Next, you must register your names, document number and email. The purchase is made securely using any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit card.
9) Can the ticket to Inti Raymi be cancelled?
No, the Inti Raymi show only takes place once a year (June 24). By regulation of the event organizers, cancellations or refunds of the ticket once purchased are not allowed.
10) Can the date of entry to Inti Raymi be changed?
No, the Inti Raymi show only takes place once a year (June 24). By regulation of the event organizers, date changes or refunds of the ticket once purchased are not allowed.