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Full day 6

01
Jan
CUSCO | QUESWACHACA

  • Description

    QESWACHAKA BRIDGE TOUR CUSCO


    Description

    With the "Qeswachaka Bridge Tour Cusco," you can enjoy a getaway outside the city of Cusco, get in touch with Andean nature, and discover the last remaining Inca bridge in the Q'ewe region. We'll relive the history of the Inca bridges and learn why this tradition of renovating them every year continues.
    QUESHUACHACA, q'iswa = braided dried maguey or ichhu rope, and chaka = bridge. It is a bridge made of grass ropes that cross the Apurimac River near Huinchiri, in the Quehue district, Canas province, Cusco. It is the last remaining Inca rope bridge.
    The Qeswachaka Bridge is 28.67 meters long and is suspended 30 meters above the Apurimac River. It was part of the vast network of Inca roads (qhapac ñan) that led to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Every year, the local population renovates the bridge, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.
    This road network included different types of bridges, such as log bridges, stone bridges, floating bridges, oroyas (sliding bridges), and suspension bridges. Suspension bridges were the most commonly used by the Incas, as they were easily earthquake-resistant. They were built with ropes made from ichu (a wild Andean grass) and could reach lengths of 60 meters.
    By Inca order, the suspension bridges were renewed once a year through the work of the 'minka' (community work for the benefit of the entire population). After the Inca Empire, suspension bridges continued to be used due to their resistance to earthquakes. The best-known example is the 'Qeswachaka Bridge' in the city of Quehue (Cusco).
    Although there is a modern bridge nearby, residents of the region keep the ancient tradition and skills alive by renewing the bridge annually on the second Sunday of June. Thanks to this tradition of Inca origin, it has been possible to maintain the Qeswachaka suspension bridge. This cooperative work is carried out by the communities of Huinchiri, Chaupibanda, Ccollana, Quehue, and Pelcaro. The festival lasts four days and involves all the men and women of the villages involved.
    At dawn on the first day, the ‘Paqo’ (ceremony officiant) performs the ritual in favor of the ‘Apu tutelar Quinsallallawi’. The ‘icchu’ (straw) was collected and stacked in advance by members of the four communities. The women of the communities who are responsible for weaving the first rope or ‘qheswa’ actively participate. In the afternoon, the men, divided into two groups, gather at the sides of the bridges and extend the ‘queswas’ in a straight line along the path. The ropes are then braided by the ‘Chakaruwac’ (Inca engineer) to construct the ‘Qheswasca’ (large braid). On the fourth day, the Chakuruwacs finish weaving the bridge, securing the last fibers, and give a shout announcing the end of the arduous work. It is a festival featuring typical regional dances and the sale of typical Cusco foods.
    The bridge can now be used by tourists who come to the town to experience the adventure of crossing the Qeswachaka Bridge.

    MAIN VISIT POINTS
    • Cusco (3,399 masl)
    • Combapata
    • Yanaoca
    • Q'ewe

  • Itinerary

    TRAVEL PLAN
    QUESWACHACA BRIDGE



    • Day 1: Cusco – Combapata – Yanaoca – Q’ewe – Q’eswachaka – 4 Lagoons – Comabapata – Cusco

    DAY 1: CUSCO – COMBAPATA – YANAOCA – Q’EWE – Q’ESWACHAKA – 4 LAGOONS – COMABAPATA – CUSCO
    • 4:30 – 5:00 AM We will begin our adventure with pickup from your corresponding hotels. We will begin our journey south of Cusco.
    • 7:30 AM Our first stop will be in Combapata, where we will stop to use the restrooms and enjoy a continental breakfast at a local family's home. We'll then head to the Combapata viewpoint.
    • We'll continue through the Yanaoca district, one of the eight districts of Canas province in Cusco. We'll then continue our tour for another hour and arrive at the Q'ewe district after a 15-minute hike along a trail, where the famous Inca bridge of "Q'eswachaka" is located.
    • 10:00 AM The guide will tell us the story of this Inca engineering masterpiece, its history, the construction process each year, and why this tradition continues. We will take photos and walk from one end to the other across the bridge. A boat ride is optional, adding S/. 10.00 to the tour.
    • 1:00 PM After the visit, we will board the vehicle to Combapata to enjoy lunch. We will then take a digestive walk to a viewpoint where we will appreciate the Pampamarca and Asnacqocha lagoons. We will then head to another viewpoint where we will appreciate the Acopía and Pomacanchi lagoons, observing a wealth of regional flora and fauna and experiencing an enriched Andean culture.
    • At the end of this tour, we will return by minivan to Cusco. Travel time is 2 hours, arriving approximately at 5:00 PM. We will drop you off at your hotel or near the main square.

  • Includes/Does Not Include



    INCLUDES:
    • Tourist Transportation
    • Bilingual Guide
    • Entrance to the Q'eswachaka Bridge
    • Breakfast and Lunch
    • First Aid Kit
    • Oxygen

    DOES NOT INCLUDE:
    • Mineral Water
    • Snacks
    • Boat Ride S/. 10.00
    • Personal Expenses
    • Tips

  • PRICE

    • Boat Ride S/. 10.00

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