INCA BRIDGE QUESWACHACA FULL DAY
Queshuachaca (in Quechua, Qichwachaka,) is a rope bridge built with plant fiber (ichu) found in the district of Quehue, province of Canas in the department of Cuzco at 3700 meters above sea level crossing the Apurimac river. The existence of this bridge dates from Inca times and its maintenance and renovation is carried out through a rite performed by the communities of Huinchiri, Chaupibanda, Ccollana Quehue and Choccayhua.1 The bridge is 28 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, its structure is basically made of long strips of braided ichu. In Inca times these bridges were made entirely of ichu and logs tied to a stone structure that was specially made to support the bridge; Every one or two years, the ichu and wood parts were renewed, advised by an Inca specialist (mitimae). There are chronicles that indicate that these bridges were repaired very quickly during the Inca period. These structures did not lose their validity in the colonial period, since they were more resistant to earthquakes than stone structures.
INCA BRIDGE QUESWACHACA FULL DAY
First of all, we start the Qeswachaca tour; we will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning around 5:00 am. to travel in our transport towards the province of Acomayo we will stop and visit the different lagoons. For example, Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampamarca or Tungasuca. Likewise, in these lagoons that are on the way to the Inca bridge, they usually practice field activities. For example, fishing, reed hut camps, pedal boats. In the same way, you can observe flora and fauna tipycal of each lagoon.
After Visiting the lagoons, we will go to the province of Canas. Finally, we will arrive at the main destination, the Inca bridge of Qeswachaca. (3700 masl / 12 139 feet). Where you will have a great explntions in charge of your guide about this amazing Inca Bridge that has 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide. Therefore, every year Qeswachaca is renovated by hand with the use of ichu by the inhabitants of the area. However, before carrying out the activity, a payment ceremony is held at the Pachamama. Certainly for help and protection during brewing. On the other hand, we will pass through the Inca suspension bridge there and back. So you will need courage to do it. But, it really is a very special experience that cannot be missed. In short, Qeswachaca keeps its tradition from the time of the Incas to the present day. The most important thing is that you will get great pictures. That is to say, of the whole authentic and unique panorama. Later, we will finish our tour of the Inca bridge of Qeswachaca, leaving you at your hotel in Cusco.
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