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Province: Caņar
Canton: Azogues
Parish: Ingapirca
Altitude: 2,000 m above sea level
Mean Temperature: 18ēC
 
The Intiraymi is one of the most important events which is celebrated every year in the parish of Ingapirca, next to the Inca archaeological complex. It is a thanksgiving rite to the Sun and the crops. The activities start at 09:00 and end at 18:00. This festivity includes music shows, dance, ancestral medicine and fairs of native handicrafts and typical food; it is developed in Ingapirca, Caņar, June 21 - 23.
 
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As every year, the Sun Feast (INTIRAYMI) is celebrated with the participation of cultural groups from the Coast, the Highlands and the Eastern Region of Ecuador; and igroups invited from other countries who wish to share their traditions and cultural values.

The Feast Queens, known as Ņustas (ancient Inca princess) are the ones who preside the commemorative cultural acts.

 

There are many groups that are invited and participate with their shows of popular dances. They come from all the corners of Ecuador.

 

Tourists visit the Castle of Ingapirca every day, especially during the sun festivity, for Summer Solstice every June 21.

 

   
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