Q´eswachaca, known as the last Inka-style suspension bridge over the Apurímac River. Located in the province of Canas, 110 KM southeast of the city of Cusco (1 hour by car approximately). The Q´eswachaca bridge is worked with ichu or paja brava, every year during the second Sunday of June about a thousand peasants, who continue with the tradition of the Pachacutec inka, renew the bridge and build it with braided ichu and chachacomo straw.
Do not miss the opportunity to see the beautiful bridge and feel the ancient culture of the Incas on this tour that will surprise you and help you understand part of the Inca culture and the work they did.
ITINERARY:
The tour begins with the pick up from your hotel from 4:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. We will make an hour and thirty minute trip to Cusipata where we will have an included breakfast.
After the meals, we will continue in transportation for two more hours. During this section we will know 4 lagoons which are within the route to Q´eswachaca. We will make different stops to be able to photograph and get to know the natural formations of the lagoons.
At 11:00 a.m. we will be arriving at the Q´eswachaca Inka Bridge. The adventure of the tour is to be able to cross the bridge from one end to the other (the Q´eswachaca bridge is 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide and balances at a height of 15 meters above the Apurimac river).
After the tour we will return by the same route until we reach the dining room (Cusipata) where we will have a lunch included. After that, we will be returning to Cusco.
The arrival time in Cusco will be from 5:00 p.m.
INCLUDED:
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- Visit of all the places described in the itinerary.
- Professional guide in English and Spanish
- Food: 1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch
NOT INCLUDED:
- Income