The Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka, declared “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO, is one of the most impressive tourist destinations in Cusco. Located about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Cusco, in the district of Canas, this hanging bridge is a unique example of Inca engineering and local craftsmanship.
The bridge is made of junco ropes , tied with a special technique called Q’eswa, which is done with the assistance of local residents from the region. During the Tour to the Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka, visitors can enjoy a hike to reach the bridge. The landscape is stunning, with mountain views and rivers flowing below. They will also learn about the history and culture of the region while appreciating the natural beauty of the area. Once they reach the bridge, they can walk across it and admiring the incredible skill of the QUECHUAS with its impressive architecture and engineering that currently survives to modernity, the Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers seeking a distinctive destination in Peru.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. We will travel south on the road leading to the province of Canas. Along the way, we will observe the Pomacanchi Lagoon we will also visit the Pabellones volcano with its unique size and the pass of the same name.
We will be arriving at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the morning to “Q’eswachaka” we will have the opportunity to visit its ancestral bridge. This bridge is a legacy of a millennia-old tradition of art, architectural technique, and Andean culture. It is a sacred symbol among local communities and is built over the majestic Apurímac River, located in the province of Canas. The construction of the Inca Bridge begins when the community members cut out the great Qóya de la Pachamama, a strong and resistant plant that is a variety of the ICHU and is the main material with which it is made. The last Inca bridge that suffers from the deterioration of its material (straw) every year due to the inclement weather of the mountains, so it requires annual maintenance every June, which consists of a total reconstruction, these are days of celebration for the surrounding people who come to this area, being an ancestral custom, after having passed this ancestral bridge and contemplating the valley of the Apurimac River, we will have lunch in a local restaurant at noon.
After a previous rest and finishing our lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at 04:00 p.m. to leave them at your hotel.
INCLUDES
- Transportation from Cusco – Q’eswachaca – Cusco.
- Professional English-Spanish Guide.
- Breakfast at a local restaurant.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Entrance ticket.
NOT INCLUDED
- Dinner.
- Snacks and drinks.
- Tips.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Raincoat in case of rain.
- Comfortable clothing (preferably sports).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Hat and sunscreen.
- Photographic camera.
- Cash for crafts and other extra expenses.
- Water bottle.
- Identification documents.
