The Q’eswachaka Bridge is located over the Apurimac River about 11,811 feet above sea level in the province of Canas about 160km South of Cusco.

“Q’eswachaka” is a native name formed by two Quechua words: “Q’eswa” which means “to braid” and “Chaka” which means “Bridge”.  This bridge is very special because it is built in the original Inca manner made from a special woven grass (q’oya). The material and construction techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since the Incas time since the first bridge was built in the 15th century.

This impressive bridge spans 33 meters in length and 1.20 meters wide and swings 15 meters above the river. It’s rebuilt every year as a communal effort. About 1000 peasants from the communities of Winchiri, Ccolana, Quehue, Chaupibanda and Choccayhua are involved in the construction   of this unique Inca hanging bridge.

During this trip you will also visit four famous lakes near Cusco and pass by typical villages and different typical villages such as Piñipampa, where we can appreciate an artisan tails factory and a farm fish.

Itinerary

05:00 Pick up from your hotel 05:30 Departure 07:00 Arrival at the four famous lakes famous in Cusco, short break 08:00 Breakfast in Yanaoca 10:00 Arrival at the Qéswachaka bridge. Here we can also participate in the traditional and singular Pachamama Mess (Pago a la Tierra) 12:30 pm Pick-Nick. 13.30 Visit of the bridge and of the area 18:00 Dinner. 19:00 Departure, back to Cusco

Practical Information

Leaving: Special Departure Dates Transport: By Bus Length: 1 day Price 2012:

Bring With You  Warm clothes;  Comfortable shoes;  Sun cream, sun glasses, Hat or Cap;  Flash light;  Gloves;  Candies for the children;  Rain Coat (depending on the weather).;

Included

Pick ups, transfers;  Transportation;  Tour guide;  Participation in the Pachamama mess;  Entrance to Carañahui and cross the bridge;  Meals (1B-1L-1D), snacks and water.;

• There is a minmum of 8 people required to run this program.
  

• We run full day trips to the bridge all year round, as well as an extended 2 day trip once a year on the date of the ceremonious rebuilding of the bridge by local tribes.  The 2011 date of the rebuilding tour will be 11th – 12th June.