During the time of the Inca empire several bridges were created throughout the Inca’s area, these bridges were hung made of vegetable fibers, and their creation was owing to the harsh topography of the Andes mountain range, which hindered linking certain villages with others.
Q’eswachaka is the final Inca bridge still standing, and the towns of Chaupibanda, Choccayhua, Huinchiri, and Ccollana Quehue renew their commitment to its preservation every year during the second week of June.
It is a unique four-day event that has been acknowledged by major television networks such as NOVA and BBC. Also the Q’eswachaka bridge was designated as cultural property by the Peruvian government in 2009.
It is located in the district of Quehue, province of Canas, about three and a half hours from the city of Cusco at an altitude of 3,700 meters above the Apurimac River. This bridge is 29 meters long and 1.20 meters wide.
This full day tour will take you to the Inca civilization, who demonstrated a great technological advance despite the rugged geographies that Cusco has. So don’t wait any longer and meet the last bridge of the Inca civilization.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0600 AM
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco early in the morning and take you through the southern valley of Cusco, passing through the magnificent lagoons of Pomacanchi, Acopia, Ancascocha and Pampamarca.
We will stop for breakfast at a small restaurant along the road and then continue until we reach the province of Canas.
Arriving in the Quehue area, where the Queswachaca Inca Bridge is located, our local expert will provide you with all the information you need about the bridge and how the surrounding people continue to build it year after year, passing on their wisdom to future generations. .
After crossing the bridge and observing the beautiful views that it offers along the Apurimac River, we will have a delicious typical lunch of the area.
Finally, after having known the last preserved Inca bridge, we will return to Cusco and leave it near the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
