Qeswachaka Full day
The Qeswachaka Inca Bridge tour is a fantastic 1 day trip around Cusco. It allows you to arrive to the unique suspension Bridge surviving from Inca Times. Travelers will experience one of the rope bridges maintaned for centuries and still functioning for the use of the communities in the area. This is a little known place, is nothing touristy yet. So if you love the tranquility, we invate you to visit this amazing place.
This spectacular Qeswachaka rope Bridge goes across on the popular Apurimac river. In Inca times it was part of the extended network called Qhapaq Ñan or Inca roads. In the present day this bridge is mainly used to transport goods to the different communities. But also is gaining interest of some travelers and it is usually combined with Waqrapukara trek.
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge – Highlights:
- Spectacular Mountain scenery
- The stunning view of Apurimac river
- Authentic local villages
- Very welcoming local people.
- Great mountain lakes
- Qeswachaka rope Bridge itself.
Overview
Qeswachaka one day tour – Overview
- Duration: Full Day 4:30am- 6pm
- Elevation: 3,559m (12,00 feet) / 4,200m (13,779 feet)
- Difficulty: moderate.
Itinerary
Qeswachaka Inca Bridge – Itinerary
Day 1.- Cusco – Yanaoca – Qeswachaka – Cusco
In the morning, we will meet you at you hotel in Cusco around 4:00 am. We will begin the two and a half hour drive towards Marcaconga village. On the way we will stop at district of Pomacanchi, where we will have breakfast. Then you have a drive to the province of Acomayo. Along the way you will stop and visit some of the lakes as Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacqocha and Pampamarca. Around those lakes you will observe many difierent activities such as fishing, farming and cattle. Also will be possible to observe different species of flora and fauna typical of this region.
After to pass by the lakes, you will travel to the province of Canas. Then finally, You will reach the dreamed destination, which is the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge (3,700 masl / 12,139 feet). It measures 33 m long and 1.20 m wide. This bridge is totally active, because every year is renewed by hand using the mountain grass called ichu. Four communities in the area are in-charged to renew this bridge annually. With the previous ceremony to be thankful with Pachamama, before they start working on it.
You will have the chance to walk across the hanging bridge as the Quechuas still do. This will be a very unique experience. Which usually needs a special courage. You will take great pictures of the authentic panorama.
After you visited the place, you will finish with the tour returning to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel.
- Minimum altitude: 3,600 masl / 11,811 ft.
- Maximum altitude: 3,700 masl / 12,139 ft.
Inclusions
Included for Qeswachaka Inca Bridge:
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Transportation to the final destination
- An expert tour guide
- Entrance fee to the Bridge
- First aid equipment
Not Included for Qeswachaka full day:
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Meals
- ISIC card is not accepted for this tour
Packing List
What to bring for the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge?
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket
- Rain poncho
- T-shirts and hat
- Bottle water
- Toilet paper
- Sun block and sun glasses
- Extra money in cash
- A small back-pack
- snacks as chocolate or cereal bars
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