Inti Raymi in Saraguro: A Celebration of the Sun, Life, and Ancestral Identity

Every June, the indigenous Saraguro people open their hearts and traditions to the world through Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, one of the most important Andean celebrations. Set in the majestic highlands of southern Ecuador, this sacred event honors Pachamama (Mother Earth) and Tayta Inti (Father Sun) at the time of the winter solstice , a powerful moment of renewal and gratitude.