Inca Bridge and Four Lagoons Cusco

The Qeswachaka Bridge is 28 meters long and is suspended 30 meters above the Apurimac River. It was part of the huge network of Inca roads (qhapac ñan) that led to the Inca City of Machu Picchu. Every year the local population renews the bridge just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago. Today, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Cusco.

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Stop At: Puente Qeswachaka, Cusco Peru

Inca bridge of Q'eswachaca. It is a suspension bridge built entirely with ichu (a plant fiber that abounds in the Andes) It is located on the Apurimac River, in the district of Quehue, province of Canas,
The existence of this bridge dates from the Inca era, and every year in June the communities of Winch'iri, Quehue, Chaupibanda, and Perqaro, meet for the renovation and maintenance of this beautiful and unique bridge,
The renovation minka of the Q'eswachaca, strengthens the bonds of friendship and cultural identity of the participating communities, it should be noted that it is the only Inca custom that did not suffer alteration and that has been running for more than 500 years, which was worth it That it was declared intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2013.

Duration: 2 hours