When is Inti Raymi celebrated in Cuzco?

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In Cuzco, the Inti Raymi festival is celebrated annually on June 24th.12

While historically associated with the winter solstice—which occurs in the Southern Hemisphere in June—the modern event in Cuzco serves primarily as a tourist-oriented pageant commemorating the ancient Inca religious tradition.12