However, the pinnacle of the festival is the reenactment of this revered ritual. It engulfs the entirety of the city with hundreds of actors and stands in 3 different auspicious locations.The first being Coricancha, the Temple of the sun. Where offerings such as food and animals are presented.The second event is in the Plaza De Armas where there are such huge numbers of crowds and actors performing traditional dances and rituals that the plaza is cordoned off.

The main event is held just outside the city center at the ruins of Saksaywaman. This is the main event with the most actors. To watch this cultural piece of history there is a fee and you will need to prebook tickets online.