Scene 1: The main square of Lima Alvaro announces that, due to his age and infirmity, he is relinquishing the governorship and handing it over to his son, Gusmano who states that his first act will be to secure peace with the Incas.
Esimene stseen: Lima peaväljak Alvaro annab teada, et oma vanuse ja jõuetuse tõttu loobub ta kuberneriks olemiseks ning annab trooni üle oma pojale Gusmanole, kes teatab, et tema esimeseks teoks saab olema rahu sõlmimine Inkadega.