CUSCO

Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka the last Inca rope bridge

  • Full Day
  • Easy difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
Full Day
MAX ALTITUDE
3,700 m
DISTANCE
3 km
BEST TIME
All year round

FROM $25 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

The only grass-fibre suspension bridge still standing, rewoven by hand every June by four Quechua communities for more than five centuries. A Unesco heritage practice.

  • The last Inca rope bridge still in use
  • The four Pomacanchi lagoons on the way
  • A living tradition listed by Unesco
  • Full-day trip with lunch included

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

This is how the day unfolds, hour by hour, with everything you'll do and where.

  1. DAY 1

    Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka, Last Inca Bridge

    We start with your pickup at 4:00 a.m. at your hotel in Cusco. We will travel south along the road to the province of Canas, enjoying views of the Pomacanchi Lagoon and the enigmatic Urcos Lagoon, where it is said that the last Inca ordered all the gold of the Empire to be taken to protect it from the Spaniards. We will also visit the Pabellones volcano with its striking presence and the mountain pass of the same name. Upon arriving at "Q’eswachaka" (Qeshuachaca), we will explore its ancestral bridge, a legacy of a millenary tradition that encompasses art, architecture, and culture in the Andean world. This emblematic bridge stands over the majestic Apurímac River in the province of Canas. Since the material (straw) of the last Inca bridge deteriorates annually due to the mountain climate, it requires maintenance every June, which involves a total reconstruction. These days become celebrations for the local communities, reflecting an ancient custom.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Transportation from Cusco to Q’eswachaka and vice versa.
  • Professional guide in English and Spanish.
  • Breakfast and lunch at local restaurants.
  • Entry ticket.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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Do I need previous experience?

No. It is an easy-difficulty tour: you walk little and at a relaxed pace, with transportation to each point of interest. Suitable for all ages with normal mobility.

What is the best time to do it?

It can be done all year round. Between November and March it rains more, so bring a raincoat; the rest of the year the weather is dry and stable.

How high do we go and how do I prepare?

The highest point of the route is at 3,700 m. We recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before leaving, drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol the night before and eating light. If you feel any discomfort from the altitude, let the guide know: the team carries oxygen.

How many people are in the group?

We work with small groups: Max 12 people. This way the guide can look after each traveler and the pace adjusts to the group.

What does the price include?

Check the «Everything you need, no surprises» section of this same page: there you will find the detail of what is included and what is not. If you have any doubts, write to us on WhatsApp.

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