The Q’ueswachaka Bridge, is a great masterpiece of the Inca ancestors, to visit this suspension bridge, we will start with your hotel pick up from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m., we will head south of Cusco. Our first stop will be in Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue with the tour passing through the district of Yanaoca, then we will continue our tour for 1 hour more until we reach the district of Quehue, where the amazing and magical Inca bridge of “Q’eswachaka” Q’eswachaka” (3700 masl / 12 139 feet) is located.

The bridge of Q’eswachaka is 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, which is built with vegetable fiber and has a length of 28.67 meters. The admirable thing is that it is rebuilt every year in the month of June by four local communities, in this place we will have some time to explore Q’eswachaka and its periphery, along with your guide who will explain the history of this work of Inca engineering. Then continuing this journey we will visit the four lagoons, such as: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampamarca or Tungasuca.

In this visit to the 4 lagoons, we will see the different activities they perform, such as artisanal fishing, in these four lagoons of Cusco, we can appreciate the boats made of reeds, also see the attractive mountains and landscapes of these places.

Inca Bridge of Q’eswachaka

This Hanging Bridge in Cusco, every year is renewed by the inhabitants of the area, in this way the bridge Q’ueswachaka remains firm. Each of the villagers form groups where they will collect the Andean Straw (Ichu) then once they have calculated the exact amount of this important material, they all get together before starting work, to offer the great offering to Mother Earth (Pachamama).

The ritual or offering is so that the bridge will be strong and solid, and above all that there will not be any type of damage. Finally, our guide will make a detailed and deep explanation of this place, where you will learn about the culture and customs of these people.

Finally you will be able to pass to the other end of the bridge Q’eswachaka, where you will be able to notice the resistance that has this hanging bridge, Finally, you will get great pictures of the authentic and unique panorama. Once visited the place we will finish our tour and then return to Cusco and leave you at your hotel. End of our tour to Cusco Bridge.

Places to visit:

• Pomacanchi Lagoon, Asnaqocha Lagoon.
• Pampamarca or Tungasuca Lagoon.
• Inca bridge of Q’eswachaka.

Physical Level

1, Easy