“Fiesta del Sol” Inti Raymi in Quechua. In the past the Inca performed a ritual ceremony in honor of the Sun and the Tahuantinsuyo. The religious – cultural tradition started during the 15th century with the Inca Pachacutec, who ordered the construction of the citadel of Machu Picchu,
According to the Andean cosmovision, at that time the sun was starting its cycle again. Since 1944, this tradition was reinstated in Cusco. Today, it is one of the most important celebrations in Peru. Its celebration includes dances, performances, typical costumes and a series of activities ideal for tourism.