LAST INCA BRIDGE Q’ESWACHACA

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Q’eswachaka is a rope bridge built with vegetable fiber (ichu) that is located in the district of Quehue, province of Canas in the department of Cusco at 3700 meters above sea level crossing the Apurimac river. The existence of this bridge dates from Inca times and its maintenance and renovation is done through a rite performed by the local communities. The bridge is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, its structure is basically made of long strips of braided ichu.

       Places to visit:

  • Small Volcano in Pabellones, Yanaoca.
  • Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
  • Pampamarca Lagoon
  • Asnacocha Lagoon
  • Acopia Lagoon
  • Pomacanchi Lagoon

PLACES TO VISIT:

  • Apurimac Canyon
  • Fortress of Waqrapukara
  • Andean Communities
  • Beautiful landscapes
Q'ESWACHACA - PABELLONES VOLCANO - 4 LAGOONS

To start the tour we will pick you up from your hotel around 4:00 a.m. then we will drive for an hour and a half to the south of Cusco. Our first stop will be in the village of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue with the tour passing through the district of Yanaoca in this place we will visit the volcano of pavilions, then we will continue our tour for 1 hour more until we reach the district of Quehue, where the famous Inca bridge of "Q'eswachaka" is located, which is built with vegetable fiber and has a length of 28 meters. The amazing thing is that it is rebuilt every year in the month of June by four local communities, in this place we will have some time to explore Q'eswachaka and the surrounding area, while the guide will explain the history of this Inca engineering work.

After visiting the Q'eswachaka bridge, we will continue our trip to the Mososqllaqta viewpoint, where we will appreciate the Pampamarca and Asnaqo lagoons: Pampamarca and Asnaqocha, then we will go to another point of a viewpoint, where we will appreciate the lagoons of Acopia and Pomacanchi, observing a large amount of regional flora and fauna experiencing an enriched Andean culture. At the end of the circuit of the 4 lagoons we will return to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch, after lunch we will return to Cusco. Arrival at approximately 5:00 p.m.

What includes?

Transportation (round trip)
Pick up and return to your hotel in Cusco.
Professional local tour guide
Entrance tickets to q'eswachacakara
First aid kit

What is NOT included?

Por consultar

Prices:

Price $60.00

 

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