The month of June in Cusco is a magical time, filled with joy, vibrant colors, captivating music, and deep spirituality.
It is the moment when the entire city pays tribute to its ancient history—a living heritage proudly celebrated year after year.
Each festivity, each dance, each procession is a heartfelt expression of love for its roots.
June is more than just a festive month; it is a powerful display of identity, where tradition is renewed and the soul of Cusco shines in all its splendor.
Dates: June 9 to June 17, 2025
Location: Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Everything begins with the traditional dance competition, where various public and private educational institutions come together to pay tribute to Cusco through folklore.
Children, youth, and adults prepare for weeks to perform traditional dances from all regions of Peru.
Each performance showcases not only talent, but also a deep sense of identity and pride in their roots. The Plaza de Armas transforms into a vibrant stage where the rhythmic stomping and colorful costumes bring every corner to life.
Another highly anticipated event is the allegorical parade organized by the Diego Quispe Tito School of Fine Arts.
In this vibrant display, art students showcase their creativity through colorful troupes, mobile sculptures, and handmade costumes.
Each allegory represents cultural, historical, or social themes with a unique artistic style. It’s a spectacular fusion of art, social commentary, and tradition that brings the streets of Cusco to life.
Corpus Christi, celebrated 60 days after Easter Sunday, is one of the most important religious expressions in Cusco’s calendar.
During this festivity, 15 saints and virgins—the patron figures of the city’s various parishes—are carried in a grand procession to the Cusco Cathedral.
The richly adorned images are accompanied by marching bands, traditional dancers, and hundreds of devoted followers. This event beautifully reflects the syncretism between Catholic faith and ancient Andean beliefs, blending devotion and culture into a single, powerful celebration.
Inti Raymi, celebrated every June 24, is the most important reenactment of the ancient Inca ritual honoring the Sun, the most revered deity of the Tahuantinsuyo. The ceremony begins at the Qorikancha, continues through the Plaza de Armas, and culminates in the impressive esplanade of Sacsayhuamán. Actors, priests, and musicians solemnly perform the ancestral rite of the Sun’s rebirth and the renewal of the agricultural cycle, evoking the splendor of the Inca Empire before thousands of national and international visitors.
The festivities of Cusco are much more than a celebration — they are a living testimony of the history, art, and spirituality of a city that never ceases to amaze.
June is the perfect time to discover its essence, walk through its tradition-filled streets, and be captivated by the magic of a people who honor their past with pride and passion.
