- 01 day
- Group: 10 - 15 people
- Availability: Daily
Q'eswachaka Bridge 01 day
Description
THE TOUR TO THE Q’ESWACHAKA BRIDGE AND FOUR LAGOONS, in the time of the Incas there was a large network of roads and one mainly called Qhapaq Ñan, these joined the territories of the Inca Empire to cross the rugged geography of the Andes, Hanging Bridges made of vegetable fibers were built, this complex technology has been transmitted from generation to generation and there is a single bridge that has been renewed annually to this day for more than 500 years linking the past with the future. Located on the Apurímac River at 3,700 meters above sea level, is Q'eswachaka the last Inca Hanging Bridge, where every year more than 1,000 people from four communities gather to renew their structures, this ancestral ritual was recognized in 2013 by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Crossing the Q’eswachaka Bridge is like going back in time.
On our trip we will continue to the Mososqllaqta viewpoint, where we will appreciate the Pampamarca and Asnaqocha lagoons, then we will go to another viewpoint, where we will appreciate the Acopia and Pomacanchi lagoons, observing a large amount of regional flora and fauna, experiencing an enriched Andean culture with incredible landscapes that you can enjoy.
The most important thing
- Get to know part of the Inca legacy.
- Discover the mysteries behind a great Andean tradition.
- Discover the mysteries behind a great Andean tradition.
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Professional guide.
- Desayuno – Almuerzo.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen tank.
Not Included
- Drinks and snacks.
- Horses.
- Travel insurance.
Detailed Itinerary
Our Cusco day tour begins with pick up at your respective hotels around 4:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (close to the main square of Cusco), or meeting point in Plaza Regocijos or Plaza San Francisco. We head towards the South Valley of Cusco and pass through some small traditional towns of the region. Our first stop will be in the town of Cusipata where we will have a delicious breakfast. Immediately after, we begin our journey towards the Mirador de Combapata.
We will then continue with a stop at the Mini Volcano of the Pavilions and pass through Yanaoca, which is one of the eight districts of the province of Canas, one of the tourist attractions of Cusco. We will then continue our journey to Q'eswachaka for another hour and arrive at the district of Quehue where the famous Inca Bridge of "Q'eswachaka" is located, which is built from vegetable fiber and has a length of 28.67 meters and has an altitude of 3,600 meters, we will descend a series of zigzags that will take us to the valley of the Apurímac River with the ancestral bridge slowly coming into view.
We will have plenty of time to get to know this tourist destination in Cusco and part of the Apurímac Canyon; after visiting the Inca Bridge, we will head to Mosoq Llaqta, where the house of Tupa Amaru II is located, and after a guided tour we will be directed towards the circuit of the four lagoons Pampamarca, Asnacqocha, Acopia and Pomacanchi. After this we will continue driving for 15 minutes until we reach Cusipata, where we will have our buffet lunch.
Our Cusco day tour concludes with a scenic ride by private transport to Cusco city where we will arrive around 16:00 p.m.
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Recommendations
- Original passport.
- Water.
- Rain jacket/poncho/long sleeve shirt.
- Trekking footwear.
- Winter hat and gloves.
- Rain pants.
- Appetizers.
- Sunscreen, SPF 35+ recommended.
- Sunglasses and sun hat.
- Camera with spare batteries – batteries run faster at high altitudes.
- Cash for emergencies and extras.
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