Explore the Fascinating Qeswachaka Inca Bridge Tour: A Testimony of Inca Engineering and Ancestral Tradition”.
During the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge tour, you will reveal the impressive architectural skills of the Incas, who not only built their buildings seismically, but also erected bridges of plant fiber and wood, remarkably resistant during earthquakes.
With a length of 28 meters and a width of 1.20 meters, the Qeswachaka was part of the Qhapaq Ñan or Inca Trail network. Over the years, this Inca bridge has remained intact thanks to the efforts of local villagers, who gather annually during the second week of June to reweave it and preserve the tradition. Using ichu, a grass from the Andean highlands, the women do the weaving while the men replace the damaged ropes.
This tour to the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge, located in the province of Canas, just three hours from Cusco, offers a classic experience for nature lovers. During the route, you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes typical of the Andean highlands, ideal for capturing the best views and photographs.
Places to visit within the excursion:
- Small Volcano in Pabellones, in the district of Yanaoca.
- Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge.
- Pampamarca Lagoon.
- Asnacocha Lagoon.
- Acopia Lagoon.
- Pomacanchi Lagoon.
Includes
Pick up from the hotel in the historical center of Cusco.
Comfortable and safe transportation to and from Cusco.
Professional English and Spanish speaking guide.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
First aid kit, oxygen.
Not included
Extra expenses
Travel insurance
Entrance fee to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka.
National: 10 soles
Foreigner: 20 soles
Extra expenses not mentioned in the program.
Recommendations
Do not forget to bring your personal documents: Passport (PAS), National Identity Card (DNI).
Hiking shoes.
Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Comfortable clothes.
Small backpack with everything you need.
Personal medication.
Water for hydration.
Additional money for income in Peruvian soles.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.- Qeswachaka location?
Qeswachaca Inca Bridge is located about four hours south of Cusco by car, in the Apurimac Canyon.
2.- Should I bring extra water?
Water is provided at meals. However, you should also carry an extra water bottle to avoid dehydration.
3.- How long is the acclimatization time before my trek?
We recommend at least 2 days of acclimatization before the tour.
4.- What meals are included?
Both breakfast and lunch are included in the trek, however we also have vegetarian and vegan options available.
5.- What is the altitude of the Inca Bridge?
It is located at an altitude of 3,700 meters above sea level.
6.- About health and safety?
The participants must inform us before and during the tour about any illness or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your own personal medication. We also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.
7.- Where to store your belongings?
Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.
8.- Best dates to go to the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge?
The best time to visit is generally in dry season, but we must know that the city of Cusco has 2 types of weather:
First: Rainy season that oscillates between the months of December to March.
Second: Dry season from April to November.
9.- How to get to the Inca Bridge of Qeswachaka?
We will leave from the city of Cusco, the trip that we will make has a duration of 3 hours approximately.
First we will take public transportation to Combapata.
Then to Yanaoca and finally to Quehue, where a bus will take you to Q’eswachaka for about 20 minutes.
