abstract:During the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi was the most important of four ceremonies celebrated in Cusco, as related by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. The celebration took place in the Haukaypata or the main plaza in the city.
Cotacahi, Ecuador: a group ofindigenous Ecuadoreans dance on their way to "take over" the mainsquare of this Andeantown, 70km north of Quitoto mark the Inti Raymi (sun festival).