Inti Raymi 2026 transportation service

The Inti Raymi offers one of the most spectacular cultural experiences in the world. Visitors will be transported back to Inca times through an impressive staging with hundreds of actors and actresses representing the most important festival in honor of the sun, the most important god of the Tahuantinsuyo empire. To reach the main show in Sacsayhuamán, you will need comfortable transportation, which is why when purchasing your Inti Raymi ticket you may also include the transportation service, which will take you promptly and wait for you for the return trip to the city.

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Ticket prices for Inti Raymi and the tourist transportation service

There are three ticket types for Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán: seats in the red section, seats in the green section, and seats in the orange section. When booking your preferred ticket, you can include the transportation service (professional guide service also included) from the city to the main show in Sacsayhuamán and back. Learn about the prices for this event held every June 24th in Cusco.

INTI RAYMI TICKETS
Sacsayhuamán Tribune Sacsayhuamán Ticket Sacsayhuamán Ticket + bus + guide Coricancha Ticket + Sacsayhuamán Ticket Coricancha Ticket + Sacsayhuamán Ticket + bus + guide
Green Zone 173 USD 234 USD 243 USD 304 USD
Orange Zone 259 USD 326 USD 329 USD 396 USD
Red Zone 243 USD 315 USD 313 USD 385 USD
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The Inti Raymi in each of its historical settings

Every June 24, the Inti Raymi is celebrated, a cultural festivity that has its origins in the Inca era itself. The show takes place in three historical settings for the people of Cusco and for their ancestors, the Incas: the temple of Coricancha (the most important religious sanctuary during the Inca era), the Plaza de Armas (which during the Inca period was called Huacaypata and hosted the main religious and civic ceremonies), and the fortress of Sacsayhuamán (an astonishing Inca complex built with colossal walls containing stones weighing up to 120 tons). Learn the difference between each of these spectacles.

Inti Raymi, in its three settings
Coricancha, Temple of the Sun Coricancha is the Temple of the Sun, the most important religious sanctuary of the entire Inca Empire (Tahuantinsuyo). Its name means “Golden Temple” because the Incas worshiped the sun (the god Inti), their main deity, with this precious metal. This temple has the most perfect and best-crafted walls of the vast empire. The chambers where the sun, the moon, the stars, the rainbow, etc., were worshiped are famous. The sacred esplanade of Coricancha is the setting of the first Inti Raymi show every June 24. The Incas also used this sacred place as the stage for the monumental religious festivity.
Plaza de Armas, the Huacaypata The Plaza de Armas of Cusco, during the Inca era, was up to ten times larger and was called Huacaypata, which in Quechua means “place of lamentations.” Here the main civic, military, and religious ceremonies in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, took place. Around it stood the principal Inca temples and palaces. However, during the arrival of the Spanish (16th century), these were destroyed and replaced with churches and colonial mansions. The plaza was reduced following the Spanish urban design of the time. The Incas used the Huacaypata to perform the Inti Raymi ceremony every June 24. Today, the plaza serves as the second setting for the Inti Raymi show in Cusco.
Sacsayhuamán, the Inca fortress Sacsayhuamán is one of the most imposing archaeological sites built by the Incas. It was a religious sanctuary that also served as a fortress during battles between the Spanish and the Incas for control of Cusco. It is located in the upper part of the city, just 1 kilometer away from Cusco. It is famous for its immense stone walls, perfectly carved and fitted together. Some rocks reach up to 120 tons, which is astonishing for visitors. In the 16th century, part of Sacsayhuamán was destroyed by the Spanish to build colonial temples such as the current Cusco Cathedral. Today, Sacsayhuamán is the main setting of Inti Raymi every June 24. Admission to this show requires the purchase of a ticket online.

Why choose the tourist transport service during Inti Raymi?

The tourist transport service covers the route Cusco – Sacsayhuamán – Cusco during the Inti Raymi show, every June 24. This route is uphill along the Andean slopes until reaching the entrance gate to the main show at Sacsayhuamán, which begins at 2:00 p.m. This service is highly recommended as it allows you to arrive punctually without missing any part of the celebration. Discover more reasons to choose the tourist transport service!

  • Maximum safety

    On the day of Inti Raymi, the streets of downtown Cusco are filled with people, including tourists, locals, and vehicles. This causes traffic to become a major issue in the city, making it very difficult to find transportation. However, by hiring the tourist transportation service (included with Inti Raymi tickets and guided service), you ensure a safe trip to the show in Sacsayhuamán, choosing a reliable service with years of experience.

  • Comfort during the event

    The route from downtown Cusco to the esplanade of Sacsayhuamán for the Inti Raymi show is only 1 kilometer. However, the paths are steep, uphill, and in some parts consist of stairways. This causes some tourists to arrive at Sacsayhuamán exhausted under the intense Cusco sun. The tourist transportation service allows visitors to arrive fresh, with full energy to appreciate the great Inti Raymi show.

  • Punctuality during the service

    The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán begins at 2:00 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours and thirty minutes. Unfortunately, some visitors do not arrive on time due to getting lost during the walk from Cusco to the archaeological site. Therefore, the best option is to hire tourist transportation. The trip is comfortable and safe, but above all, punctual. It departs at 12:30 p.m. and arrives at approximately 1:15 p.m., ready to enjoy the show without missing a thing.

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

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

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

The Inti Raymi show in Sacsayhuamán is the most important of the three performances in Cusco that day. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Visitors must choose from one of the three available grandstands: the red seat, the orange seat, and the green seat. How does each ticket differ? Learn more about each one of them!

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  • Green seats

    The green seats at Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán allow you to enjoy the show from a comfortable seat located on one side of the main stage. From there, you have close privileged views of the actors and actresses as they enter the stage. Visitors will also enjoy the dance and music performances. This type of ticket offers approximately seven hundred seats available. Purchase is made online one or two months in advance.

  • Red seats

    The red seats at Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán offer the highest level of comfort. In addition to privileged views of the performance, visitors will be able to sit in the only section of seats protected from the intense afternoon sun. Red seats are excellent for families, including children. This type of ticket includes around eight hundred seats available. Tickets are purchased online two or three months in advance.

  • Orange seats

    The orange seats at Inti Raymi in Sacsayhuamán allow you to enjoy the show from a more central viewpoint, without missing any detail. In addition, this seating area offers a greater number of seats available (around two seats to choose from). Because of the complete view of the show, it is one of the most preferred ticket options for tourists. Tickets must be purchased two or three months in advance.
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Questions and answers about the tourist transportation service at Inti Raymi

With the tourist transportation service, you will have arranged mobility that will take you from the center of Cusco to the fortress of Sacsayhuamán and will later be waiting for your return to the city once the show ends. Discover the most frequently asked questions visitors have about this 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?
Tourist transportation consists of spacious minibuses with room for between 15 and 24 passengers. All vehicles have the required permits to operate the Cusco – Sacsayhuamán – Cusco route on the day of Inti Raymi. They feature comfortable seats, large windows, and maximum safety (including seat belts and a first-aid kit).
3) What does the tourist transportation service include?
The tourist transportation is included as part of a package that also covers the entrance to Inti Raymi and the guided tour service. It is also included in the Full Day Tour, which provides all services (entrance to the main show at Sacsayhuamán, professional guide, transportation, and box-lunch).
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 book the tourist transportation service when purchasing any of the Inti Raymi packages: - Inti Raymi: Entrance to the Sacsayhuamán show, tourist transportation, and guided service. - Inti Raymi Full Day: Entrance to the Sacsayhuamán show, tourist transportation, guided service, and box lunch. - Inti Raymi Full Day with Coricancha: Entrance to the Sacsayhuamán show, entrance to the Coricancha show, tourist transportation, guided service, and box lunch.
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?
Yes, the tourist guide service is included in the classic Inti Raymi package, which also includes entry to the main show at Sacsayhuamán, as well as tourist transportation.
10) What time is the return to the city of Cusco?
The main Inti Raymi show begins at 2:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. After the show, the transfer to the boarding point and return to the city are usually scheduled between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m.