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Q'eswachaka: Last Inca Bridge
1 day (14 hours)
1 day (14 hours)
Up to 16
3,700m / 12,139ft
moderate
1 day (14 hours)
16 pax
moderate
3,700m
Overview
Fascinating experience to the Q'eswachaka bridge, a masterpiece of Inca engineering declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
A fascinating experience to the Q'eswachaka bridge, a masterpiece of Inca engineering declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. A hanging bridge woven with vegetable fiber (ichu) over the Apurimac River.
This 28-meter-long hanging bridge is renewed every year in June by local communities using ancestral techniques passed down through generations. It is the last Inca vegetable fiber bridge still in use, a living testimony of Andean engineering and tradition.
Experience Highlights
Itinerary at a Glance
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Cusco – Canas – Q'eswachaka – Cusco
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 5:00 and 5:30 AM. We begin the journey to the province of Canas, enjoying the Andean landscapes as dawn breaks. Energizing breakfast en route to prepare for the adventure.
We continue the journey until we reach the Q'eswachaka bridge (3,700 m.a.s.l.), a hanging bridge made of vegetable fiber woven by local communities. Our guide will explain the history, ancestral construction techniques and cultural importance of this bridge declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
You will have the opportunity to explore and cross the hanging bridge over the Apurimac River, a unique and unforgettable experience. Time to explore the surroundings of the river canyon and take spectacular photographs of the landscape.
We enjoy a typical Andean lunch with local gastronomy dishes. After lunch, we embark on the return journey to Cusco, arriving approximately at 4:30 PM.
Accommodation
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Max Altitude
3,700 msnm
Meals
Lunch
What Is Included?
Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transport
- Breakfast
- Typical lunch
- Entrance ticket
Not Included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Before You Go
Recommendations
Bring warm and comfortable clothing, trekking shoes
Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Bring water and snacks for the journey
Camera recommended for the canyon landscape
Not recommended for people with severe vertigo
The road trip is approximately 3 hours each way
Pricing
2026 Tour Price
Price per person
US$50
This tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 people. Prices may vary according to season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to cross the bridge?
Yes, the bridge is renewed every year by local communities and is constantly supervised. However, it is not recommended for people with severe vertigo.
When is the bridge renewed?
The bridge is renewed every year during June in a ritual ceremony lasting 3 days. Local communities weave a new bridge using ichu fiber.
Can children do this tour?
It is recommended for children over 8 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
How long is the drive from Cusco?
The road trip from Cusco to Q'eswachaka bridge is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours each way, passing through spectacular Andean landscapes.
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