Tour Queswachaka

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1 Day

Trekking and Culture

Difficulty: Medium

M. Altitude: 0 m.s.n.m.

Max People: 2 to 15 persons

Qeswachaka is an ancient straw fiber suspension bridge located over the Apurimac River in the Cusco region of Peru. This bridge, approximately 33 meters long, is famous for being one of the last traditional suspension bridges still in use in the country and is an outstanding example of Inca engineering. The construction of Qeswachaka is a community process that takes place every year in June, where local communities gather to renovate the structure using ancient techniques. Ichu straw, an Andean grass, is the main material used to weave the bridge, reflecting the wisdom and skills of the region's ancient inhabitants.

Departure & Return Location

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Departure Time

04:00 a.m.

Itinerary

The tour begins with hotel pickup from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m. We will travel to Cusipata for breakfast. Then, we will continue through the Yanaoca district, where we will visit the volcano pavilion, then we will continue for 1 hour until we reach the Quehue district, where the Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka is located. Here we will have some time to explore the surrounding area, while the guide will explain the history of this Inca engineering work. After visiting the bridge, we will continue our journey to the viewpoint where we will appreciate the Pampamarca and Asnaqocha lagoons, then we will head to another viewpoint, where we will appreciate the Acopia and Pomacanchi lagoons. After the stops, we will return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch. After lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving approximately at 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.