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he Bridge of Qeswachaka (CWCH)

Qeswachaka

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This is an absolutely unique tour. The Q'eswachaka bridge is located across the Apurimac river, at about 13.000 feet, in Canas province. This imponent bridge spans 120 feet, and is rebuilt every one or two years as communal effort by all the local indians of the region. About 700 men and women form the communities Huinchiri, Ccollana come to Q'eswachaka to the Festival of the Construction of the Bridge. The weaving and construction techniques have passed from generation to generation since the bridge was first built by the Incas, probably in the 15th century. Impressive scenery, unique possibility to be inmersed in local Peruvian culture.



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

Qeswachaka bridge

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Leaving: Special Departure Dates
Transport: By Bus
Length: 1 day
Price 2010: Please contact us

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.;

OTHER.

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

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