Box lunch service at Inti Raymi

The Inti Raymi takes place in the city of Cusco every year on June 24. It is a highly touristic cultural event that offers three major stagings in historical sites built by the Incas hundreds of years ago: the Coricancha, the Main Square, and the Sacsayhuamán fortress. The show at this last location is the most important one, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and lasting approximately two hours and thirty minutes. Most people are unable to have lunch on time in order not to miss the main show. Therefore, an excellent option is to book the Inti Raymi Full Day tour service, which includes a box lunch prepared with Andean ingredients by the best chefs in the city. Would you like to know more about this service? Feel free to add it during your visit to Cusco for the Inti Raymi.

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What is the box lunch like at the Inti Raymi?

The box lunch offered during the main Inti Raymi show (Sacsayhuamán) is prepared by the best chefs in the city of Cusco at the prestigious Tunupa restaurant. The lunch includes a starter, a main dish, snacks, fruits, salads, candies, beverages, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Do you want to learn more about this service? Discover what each course consists of and get ready to enjoy a culinary experience during Inti Raymi.

Inti Raymi What does it consist of? Included
Starter The starter dish is made with various Andean ingredients such as a Sacred Valley produce salad, boiled potatoes, and grains like quinoa. The dish may be eaten cold. There are also vegetarian and vegan options. (All dishes are served in eco-friendly containers.)
  • Quinoa salad.
  • Quinoa sandwich.
  • Boiled Andean potatoes.
  • Fresh vegetables.
Main course The main course consists of grilled chicken seasoned with Andean spices. It also includes fried sweet potatoes, salads, and nuts. If you wish, you can add noodles or boiled potatoes. All ingredients are selected for their quality and come from the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are options for vegetarians and vegans (such as lentil sandwiches).
  • Grilled chicken.
  • Steamed chicken.
  • Sweet potato.
  • Boiled potato.
  • Fresh salads.
  • Noodles.
  • Vegan and vegetarian sandwich options.
Snacks and beverages In addition to the starter and main course, the box lunch includes snacks (nuts, chocolate, candies), desserts (cakes), dried fruits, and beverages such as natural juices and natural rehydrating water. All appetizers are presented in recyclable and eco-friendly containers (includes cutlery and napkins).
  • Nuts.
  • Chocolates.
  • Candies.
  • Cakes.
  • Natural juices.
  • Natural rehydrating water.

Why choose the box lunch service at the Inti Raymi?

The box lunch at the Inti Raymi is an excellent option to enjoy before and during the show, without missing anything during the performance at the Sacsayhuamán fortress. The lunch offers delicious dishes prepared with nutritious ingredients. The chefs are the best in Cusco, belonging to the prestigious Tunupa restaurant, one of the finest in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Learn more!

  • Delicious dishes

    Peru is recognized as one of the best culinary destinations in the world. The box lunch offers delicious dishes that captivate even the most demanding palates. Dishes such as the quinoa salad and grilled chicken are enhanced with selected ingredients from the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the high Andean regions of Cusco.

  • Nutritious ingredients

    Peru has the greatest potato diversity in the world. Moreover, in Andean towns such as Urubamba (in the Sacred Valley of the Incas), you can find enormous corn cobs—the largest known—which have a unique flavor. The box lunch is prepared with these ingredients, the most delicious and, above all, nutritious, so you can enjoy the show well-fed and happy.

  • A practical solution at the Inti Raymi

    The first Inti Raymi show at the Coricancha begins at 9:00 a.m., the second show at the Plaza de Armas at 11:00 a.m., and the third, the most important, begins at 2:00 p.m. in Sacsayhuamán. For many visitors, it is difficult to manage their time and have lunch without missing any of the performances. The box lunch offers a practical solution, allowing you to enjoy a delicious lunch during the third show at Sacsayhuamán without missing any detail of the Festival of the Sun.

Inti Raymi, the great festival of the sun in Cusco, Peru

The Inti Raymi (the Festival of the Sun, in the Quechua language) is celebrated in the city of Cusco every year on June 24. On that day, the historic streets of “the archaeological capital of America” are crowded. Visitors and locals alike can be seen everywhere celebrating Inca culture in the city. The main show takes place in Sacsayhuamán. However, before that, other shorter performances can be seen at the Inca temple of Coricancha and in the Main Square. Through this interesting video, learn how the most important tourist festival in Peru is celebrated.

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The three Inti Raymi performances

The Inti Raymi takes place in three venues built by the Incas more than five hundred years ago. The first is the most important temple of the entire empire, dedicated to the worship of the sun and known as the Coricancha. The second was part of the great Huacaypata square, the main site of civic and religious ceremonies, now known as Cusco’s Main Square. The third is the great Inca structure built with enormous stone blocks, called Sacsayhuamán. Learn about each of the shows in these historic locations.

Inti Raymi

  • The first show at the Coricancha temple

    The first Inti Raymi show takes place at the Coricancha temple. It begins at 9 a.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. About 300 actors and actresses participate, portraying roles such as the Inca, his wife (the coya), the high priest, the auqui, the virgins of the sun, and the emissaries of the four suyos (regions of the empire). This show is free for everyone, both locals and foreigners. However, a few seats are provided for visitor comfort, and these can be purchased online in advance (limited availability).

  • The second show in the Main Square

    After the first Inti Raymi show, the group of actors and actresses walks through the historic streets of the city until they reach the Main Square, formerly the Huacaypata during Inca times. There, at 11 a.m., the second major show begins, featuring 400 actors and actresses, as well as soprano singers and dancers. There, the Inca and his wife are carried on litters by their subjects, eventually performing the coca leaf ceremony. This show is also free for everyone. There are no seats, so visitors must find the best spot possible among the large crowd.

  • The main show in Sacsayhuamán

    After the performance in the Main Square, all actors and actresses head to Sacsayhuamán, located uphill about 1 kilometer from downtown Cusco. There, at 2 p.m., the main performance begins, featuring more than 500 actors portraying the Inca, the coya (his wife), the high priest, the auqui, the virgins of the sun, the representatives of the four regions, as well as soprano singers and dancers. The show lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. It includes the opportunity to take photos at the end of the performance. Entry here is only with a ticket purchased online 1, 2, or 3 months in advance.
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Questions and answers about the box lunch service at the Inti Raymi

The box lunch service, included in the Inti Raymi Full Day tour, is the most recommended option to enjoy this historical performance. All dishes are prepared by the best chefs in Cusco (from the prestigious Tunupa restaurant). Learn more about this service through the most frequently asked questions.

1) Why choose the box lunch at Inti Raymi?
The box lunch included in the Inti Raymi Full Day tour is a highly recommended service due to its quality, featuring delicious dishes made with Andean ingredients of high nutritional value. In addition, this meal can be enjoyed from your assigned seat in Sacsayhuamán, ensuring that visitors arrive on time and don’t miss any part of the show, which begins at 2 p.m.
2) Who prepares the box lunch at Inti Raymi?
The box lunch is prepared by professional chefs belonging to the Tunupa restaurant, one of the best in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
3) What are the ingredients in the box lunch at Inti Raymi?
The box lunch service is prepared with Andean ingredients selected from the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the high Andean communities of Cusco. It stands out for the variety of potatoes, the delicious corn grains and the spices from the sacred valley.
How much does the Inti Raymi box lunch cost?
The box lunch is included in the Inti Raymi Full Day tour, which varies in price depending on the type of seating you choose (red, green, orange).
5) Is there a vegetarian option in the Inti Raymi box lunch?
Yes, visitors can request the vegetarian box lunch option at Inti Raymi. These dishes stand out for their nutritional value and delicious flavor.
6) Where is the Inti Raymi box lunch held?
The box lunch is provided to be ideally consumed in the attendee's personal seats before the Inti Raymi show at Sacsayhuamán (show starts at 2:00 PM).
7) Is there a vegan option for the Inti Raymi box lunch?
Yes, visitors can request the vegan box lunch option at Inti Raymi. These dishes stand out for their nutritional value and delicious flavor.
8) Where do I receive my Inti Raymi box lunch?
The client receives the box lunch in the Regocijo square, where the tourist minivans are boarded before making the trip to Sacsayhuamán for the main Inti Raymi show.
9) What does the box lunch service include?
The box lunch is included in the Inti Raymi Full Day tour, which also includes admission to the main show at Sacsayhuamán, a professional guide, and tourist transportation (it may additionally include admission to the first show at Coricancha).
10) Can the box lunch be purchased separately?
No, this service is only offered together with the Inti Raymi Full Day tour, which has two options: - Inti Raymi Full Day: Admission to the Sacsayhuamán show, tourist transportation, guided service, and box lunch. - Inti Raymi Full Day with Coricancha: Admission to the Sacsayhuamán show, admission to the Coricancha show, tourist transportation, guided service, and box lunch.