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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Tour to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka, will take you to know one of the places not so crowded or little known in the route of the south valley of Cusco, it’s on top of the Apurimac River which has a distance of 15 meters high. It belonged to the road network of the Qhapaq Ñan or Inca Trail, it is one of the Inca bridges that still maintains its authenticity intact since it is made of Puna straw or ichu. Around 1,000 residents of the nearby communities are responsible for rebuilding it annually in the month of June.
The meaning of the name derives from two Quechua meanings “Qeswa” = braid, “Chaka” = bridge; Come with us and discover the most amazing places by unconventional routes to the traditional and live a different experience.
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Private Transportation.
Private Tour Guide.
Tips
Lunch
Breakfast
Entrance fees 5-10 USD per person
Departure Point
JG98+FCR Queshuachaca, Quehue 08280, Peru
We pick up all passengers from Cusco City centre
JG98+FCR Queshuachaca, Quehue 08280, Peru First, we will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to be in route, in the course, through the province of Acomayo we will stop and visit the different lagoons of Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampamarca or Tungasuca. In these lagoons, they usually practice field activities such as fishing, totora hut camps, pedal boats; In the same way, you can observe different species of flora and fauna in each lagoon.
After the visit to the lagoons, we will go to the province of Canas. Finally, we will reach our main destination the Inca bridge Qeswachaka (3,700 masl / 12,139 feet) which is 33 meters long and 1.20 meter wide because each year is renewed by hand with the use of ichu by the inhabitants of the area, before carrying out the activity a payment ceremony is made to the Pachamama to get help and protection during processing.
We will pass by the hanging Inca bridge, which will require courage to do it, really in a very special experience that cannot be missed since it is one of the bridges that awaits its tradition from the time of the Incas to our days, you will get great pictures of the authentic and unique panorama. Once visited the place, we will finish our tour returning to Cusco and leave you at your respective hotel.
Minimum altitude: 3,600 masl / 11,811 ft.
Maximum altitude: 3,700 masl / 12,139 ft.
Places that are visited during Inca Bridge Qeswachaka:
• Pomacanchi lagoon
• Asnaqocha lagoon
• Pampamarca or Tungasuca lagoon
• Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka 600 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tourist ticket (not included in price).
Sun hat.
Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
Water.
Camera and films.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Matthew_M
08 Mar 2020
What an interesting place to visit. We learned about the history of the bridge and the methods used to re-build it every year. On the way back to Cusco we stopped at several lakes with some very nice scenery and photo opportunities. Our guide Ronald was excellent.
This tour in
Peru
is organized by
Waman Adventures
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