Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge

The tour of the Q'eswachaka bridge is very interesting due to the natural attractions that can be seen, starting with the circuit of 4 lagoons, the incredible landscapes, flora and fauna that surround it do not go unnoticed in this place, you will feel more connected to nature . Then you will pass through the town of Tupac Amaru II where the history that this place houses is very interesting. Continuing with your trip, you will visit one of the most important bridges of Inca origin that is built from a plant: hichu, this bridge is renovated every year by the locals, a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, since Inca times. To this day, you can also cross this bridge, which makes your visit even more interesting and exciting. You will visualize the Apurímac River and the countless memories that you will take with you from this wonderful place. Itinerary: This tour adventure starts at 05:00 hrs. with pick-up from the hotel in Cusco, and you will go by tourist transport to the South Valley. On the way we will pass through different towns, you will arrive at Ccolcca where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast, after breakfast you will continue the trip to the first Pomacanchi lagoon, where you will have a stop for the guide to explain about the origin and also the flora and fauna that you find in the place, for the second we have the Acopia lagoon in this you can take various photographs and you will also have an explanation of it, you will continue with the third Asnaqocha Lagoon and finally the Pampamarca Lagoon in all of these we will observe the diversity of birds that usually appear and you will enjoy pure and calm air. After visiting the circuit of the four lagoons, you will arrive at the town of Tupac Amaru II to visit his house where the history that this place houses is very interesting and heroic. Tupac Amaru was one of the descendants of the Inca lineage who rebelled against the Spanish due to the harassment they received and ended up being executed and dismembered in the Main Square of the city of Cusco. After that we will also visit a small volcano. . Continuing with the trip you will arrive at the Queshuachaca Bridge where the guide will give you the corresponding instructions to cross the bridge, without first giving you an explanation about the place and also the details of its construction based on Ichu. At the end you will arrive back at Ccolcca to enjoy a delicious lunch and then return to Cusco (approx. 5:00 p.m.).

Between 4:30 AM and 5:10 AM, our team will pick you up from your hotel to begin our journey southwest for 2 hours. Along the way, we will explore the picturesque Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca Lakes, where we will enjoy a peaceful moment by the waters. We will continue our journey and make a stop near the town of Yanaoca to visit the small Pabellones Volcano. Next, we will reach the Apurimac River, where the impressive Inca Suspension Bridge awaits us, woven by hand with plant fibers (Ichu) over the river waters in the district of Quehue. This bridge dates back to the Inca period and is annually renovated and maintained by the local inhabitants of the surrounding four communities. On our way back to Cusco, we will make the last stop at the Colonial Inca Bridge of Checacupe, allowing you to compare the features of both bridges and appreciate the architectural differences. We will conclude the tour around 5:00 PM, to just a block away from the Plaza de Armas.

Start the tour with pickup from your hotel between 4:30 AM and 5 AM, then, set off in a private van for 2 hours towards the city of Combapata. Stop here for a continental breakfast before continuing traveling for 1 more hour. During the drive, admire views of the beautiful landscapes and the Salcca River - the sacred river of the Incas. Next, continue your trip to Yanaoca, which is 1 of the 8 districts in the Canas de Cusco province. Take a look at the Q'eswachaka Bridge - an old suspension bridge that crosses between the steep rocky cliffs and spans the Apurimac River. Marvel at the construction, the last remaining Inca rope bridge made from ropes made of grass. Leave the vehicle and descend a steep path to a viewpoint to take photos, before carefully crossing the bridge. Prepare for the adrenaline rush of your life as you walk along the swinging bridge. Try not to look down into the canyon which stretches for many meters below. After visiting the bridge, drive to Combapata for a quick lunch break. Then, set off for the lake district which is home to the 4 famous lagoons: Pampamarca, Asnacqoccha, Acopia, and Pomacanchi. When you arrive, marvel at these stretches of water which are nestled like jewels among the golden-green hills, glowing in the warm afternoon. Observe the native flamingos and other birds as they fly and feed around its edges. Finally, return to Cusco between around 4:30 PM - 5 PM, where you will be dropped off back at your hotel and the tour concludes.

Between 4:30 AM and 5:10 AM, our team will pick you up from your hotel to start our journey southwest for approximately 2 hours. En route, we'll explore the picturesque Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha, and Pampamarca or Tungasuca Lakes, offering tranquil moments by their shores. Continuing on, we'll stop near the town of Yanaoca to visit the small Pabellones Volcano. Our next destination is the Apurimac River, where we'll encounter the impressive Inca Suspension Bridge. Hand-woven with plant fibers (Ichu), this bridge dates back to the Inca era and is annually maintained by local communities from four surrounding villages in Quehue district. Returning towards Cusco, our final stop will be at the Colonial Inca Bridge of Checacupe, allowing you to compare and appreciate the architectural distinctions between both bridges. The tour concludes around 5:00 PM, returning you just a block away from the Plaza de Armas.

Beginning of the tour at 5:00 a.m., then we will leave to our sightseeing restaurant located in CCOLCCA where we will have breakfast included. We will visit the 4 lakes, POMACANCHI, ACOPIA, ASNAQOCHA, PAMPA MARCA. Continuing we will visit the town of (Túpac Amaru II). In addition we will visit the house of this character, in our tour we can also visit a small VOLCANO. After this we will continue our tour to the Inca bridge of Q'ESWACHAKA, where we will relive the Inca culture in the place and the tour guide will give us the explanation of why it is made of Ichu. After seeing a lot of nature and culture we will return to our restaurant to have our buffet lunch and then return to Cusco (approximately 5:00pm).

Q'eswachaka, the last Inca bridge that is still in use, because it is restored every year by the local community following an ancestral tradition. Itinerary: - To begin our trip, we will pick you up at your hotel (located near or within the historic center) between 4:00 and 5:00 in the morning. Then we will head to the south of Cusco, where we will visit four lagoons and enjoy a moment of tranquility. - Then, we will go to the village of Yanaoca, where we will explore the small volcano of Pabellones. Afterwards, we will arrive at the impressive "Inca Bridge", built with vegetable fiber (Ichu), where we will be explained how this tradition has lasted until today. - On the way back, we will visit the colonial bridge Checacupe so you can observe the differences between the two bridges. - We estimate to arrive in the city of Cusco around 5:00 pm, where the bus will drop us off near the main square.

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