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5 REASONS NOT TO MISS INTI RAYMI

1.- It is June 24 and Cusco have the most important festival in Perú. In this month, Cusco receives more tourists than the rest of the year. There is an opportunity to meet people from different places and to exchange experiences and anecdotes with them.

2.- Every June 24, when the sun is at its most distant point from the earth and coincides with the winter solstice, the Inti Raymi or "Festival of the Sun" is celebrated in Sacsayhuaman, this celebration had fundamental importance in the incanate. It is the day that feels colder in Cusco, the weather in the morning is sunny. It is freezing season, so it is always recommended to bring something warm for when night falls.

3.- The representation of each of the artists is faultless. Nivardo Carrillo is the name of the person who will be the Inca. All these actors and actresses were born Cusco, they will be dressed in Inca costumes mostly made of sheep wool, alpaca, etc. As it as it was our ancestor.

4.- Andean chants are heard in Quechua, worship the Sun God. The ¨Acllas¨ with unique beauty women chosen to serve the Inca and the Sun God or Inti, they are in charge of worshiping the Sun God with their sweet voices. The Inca talks with the sun, also in Quechua, as in the past.

5.- Finally, it is worth mentioning that Law No. 27431, dated March 3, 2001, recognizes that the Inti Raymi held on June 24 of each year in the city of Cusco, the historic capital of Peru, is a Cultural Heritage of the Nation, Official Ceremony Ritual Principal Act and National Identity.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.- Make sure with your entrance.- If you want to be comfortable, Inti Raymi is a festival in which most stay to witness stand, many people here and abroad a stool to stand will not bring all weather. In CuscoPeru.com we have a variety of tours, but as we talk about the inti Raymi want your trip unforgettable, that is why we have organized a special tour for the festival.

2.- How burns the sun!.- Here we haven´t seen a sunless Inti Raymi yet. This day was always sunny, so you cannot forget sunscreen to apply yourself, and not just the face, it is best to all parts of your body that will be discovered as the arms, neck, ears, etc. Also, keep a handy sun blocker, it is recommended to every 45 minutes. In addition to this, you should wear sunglasses and a hat or hat; is not news that ultraviolet rays attack us more and more.

3.- Comfortable clothes.- Clothing is very likely that this day is hot and coats or similarly clothes would take a point against us. A good pair of walking shoes, the Inti Raymi lasts at least 7 hours, so you must go prepared. The statistics indicate that climate will be a sunny day. Try to wear yourself with something that makes you feel neither cold nor hot. Your comfort comes first.

4.- Take a hydrating drink.- During the tour there are ladies selling different types of food, usually tend to take advantage of the tourist it is desperate to buy something and raise prices, is better to go prepared, and buy drinks and some snacks before leaving the hotel, problems and overspending would be avoided.

5.- Always alert with personal objects.- Some people is always looking for victims, they are everywhere. They usually take the crowd to stick their hands into the pockets and / or backpacks. CuscoPeru.com recommends you not to carry valuable things in backpacks and / or pockets. Remember: ¨Happy passengers are new friends¨.