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🌉El puente de "Q'eswachaka" requiere un mantenimiento anual debido a que la paja (Ichu) utilizado para su construcción empieza a descomponerse, desde la epoca Inca la recontrucción se realiza en 3 días (antes del segundo domingo del mes de Junio) y el 4to día la ceremonia concluye con un festival folclórico, donde se puede compartir las tradiciones y costumbres únicas en el mundo. 👊Si te gusto esta info no olvides compartir 📲 #queswachaca #peru #instagood #incabridge #destibstions #dayexpeditionscusco (en Q'ueswachaca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWFeoQtcUv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Q’eswachaka is a long rope bridge that extends across the Apurimac River. Techniques have been passed down from one generation to the next since the Incan times making it a 600-year-old tradition (more or less).
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VIAJANDO POR AMERICA DEL SUR CAMINO DEL INDIO #carlosmilano_lifeimagen #CarlosMilanoFotografo #CarlosMilano . . . . . #ruins #ruinas #oldarchitecture #old #history #naturalmonumento #argentina #incabridge #beautiful #beauty #travelphotography #travel #excursion #photografia #photography #photoargentina #ruinas #monumentonatural #viajando #paseo#instagram #nikon7100 #bellezanatural #belleza #bellezaargentina #mendoza (en Puente Del Inca - Pcia. De Mendoza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBVq-k8psw4/?igshid=13uqtectbbfve
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Don't put your foot in the water too long. You might get stoned. #Andes #IncaBridge #WineTourArgentina #WineTourChile #WineTour #Chile #Argentina #BKWine https://www.instagram.com/p/B8hX-Z6HIf1/?igshid=1p1xl2mlfj44d
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#incabridge Q'eswachaka Perú (en Quehue, Cusco, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lb5ibliAl/?igshid=1flkjqa0i19uc
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Pic 2/2, would you cross it ? This is the end of the trail, the Inca bridge. What a scary trip. I can't imagine anyone crossing those logs. Even though I was scared at the very sight of the bridge, I was just as disappointed when I realised the crossing was blocked off. It was probably for the best. #discovering #discoveringdestinations #inca #incabridge #discoveringincabridge #trailatmachupicchu #machupicchu #valley #mountains #welovediscoveringdestinations #onecityatatime #hiddentrails #peaceandquiet #crazy #scary #wouldyoudoit #isitinyou (at Inca Bridge)
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This is the Inca Bridge Trail right beside Machu Picchu. You have to sign in before starting the trail because some people fall off the side and they can’t find them. It’s so steep you can’t see the bottom. #incabridge #incabridgetrail #machupicchu #Peru #leica #leicadlux109 #incastone #incaruins #aguascalientes (at Inca Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnyY7wDnisC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vxtn9rz3mbfr
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😱 gorgeous place #travel #peru #incabridge #coragem (at Quehue, Cusco, Peru)
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Puente Inca y precipicio 😲 #bridge #incabridge #machupicchu #machupicchuperu #cusco #cuscoperu (en Puente Inca Machu Picchu)
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Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge, will take you to see the last crossable Inca suspension bridge in Peru, just 3 hours from Cusco. On the way to this spectacular bridge we will appreciate wonderful landscapes, plant and animal life and local villages. To keep the bridge in good conditions every year local people from 4 different communities organize a kind of celebration according to ancient Inca customs where they begin with an offering to the Pachamama (mother earth) before cutting the ropes of the old bridge and reconstructing it using nothing but hand-made cables made of a local bunch grass called coya.
More Info: http://www.cuscojourneys.com/qeswachaka-inca-bridge
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge – Cusco
We leave Cusco early at 4:30 am and head through Cusco’s South Valley and through some small traditional towns including Urcos and Yanaoca, where our first stop will be to visit the “baby” volcano and Yanaoca Pass. Later approaching Q’eswachaka (3.600 meters), we’ll descend a series of switchbacks taking us down into the Apurimac River Valley with the ancestral bridge slowly coming into view. We’ll have plenty of time for crossing the Q’eswachaka and taking photos of the bridge and the narrow Apurimac River Canyon; it’s also a great place for modeling and taking photos in the traditional poncho and chullo cap that you’ve purchased in Cusco. In the afternoon, we’ll depart Q’eswachaka and head to the final stop on our trip, the Ccarañahui Caves. This is an ancient marine cave system with several formations that include stalactites, stalagmites, condors and pumas formed by the constant drip of water containing sedimentary material, its chemical composition is calcium hypochlorite. Along with the cave we’ll take some time to see a mysterious nearby lagoon. Our day concludes with a scenic drive back to Cusco where we’ll arrive right around 5:00 pm.
Annual Reconstruction of the Q’eswachaka
The annual reconstruction of the Inca bridge takes place starting Thursday before the second Sunday of June and the continues for four days culminating with a folk festival featuring traditional dances. This is an excellent time to come and join the party observing the local community and their traditions.
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⏳En el tiempo de los Incas existió una gran red de caminos y uno principalmente llamado Qhapaq Ñan, estos unían los territorios del Imperio Inca para atravesar la accidentada geografía de los andes, se construyeron Puentes Colgantes hechos de fibras vegetales, esta compleja tecnología se ha transmitido de generación en generación y existe un único puente que se ha renovado anualmente hasta el día de hoy por más de 500 años uniendo el pasado con el futuro; Ubicado sobre el Río Apurímac a 3700 metros sobre el nivel del mar, se encuentra Q’eswachaka el último Puente Colgante Inca, donde cada año más de 1000 personas de cuatro comunidades se reúnen para renovar sus estructuras, este ritual ancestral fue reconocido en el año 2013 por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad. Cruzarlo es como Retroceder en el Tiempo. #queswachaca #cusco #incabridge #destions #visitperu #southamerica (en Puente Queswachaca) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cix6dCdpiVv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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The ONLY remaining #Incabridge in the world! Every year locals come together to rebuild it. Add it to your Peru itinerary to see something most people don't get to. Inspiring photo @aprendeviajandope #qeswachaka #qeswachaca #qeswachaqa #qeswachakabridge #qeswachakaropebridge #queswachacaincabridge #Inca #bridge #peru:bandera-pe: #TravelPhotography #Destinations #BeautifulDestinations #WonderfulPlaces #Wanderlust #Igers #IgersPeru #IgersCusco #WorldWonders #Cusco #Peru #thursdaymotivation (en Qeswachaka Puente Inca) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-e-IV3l-4a/?igshid=1c9gx76igtnwt
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Peru Countryside From Walk To the Inca Bridge Possibly the second most popular tourist attraction in Peru after Machu Picchu. The walk ends at the famed Machu Picchu. I took the train but many people enjoy taking the trail to explore the countryside and follow in the footsteps of the Incas. Definitely worth it if you have the time and love hiking. See more at wanderingtrader.com #southamerica #peru #incabridge #macchupicchu #trail #hiking
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Visite los tres puentes de Checacupe #incabridge #cuscoperu #adventure #travelers https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gUTDeF8Zp/?igshid=5rpcnlsu7eoh
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Pic 1/2 Happy Sunday everyone. This was my trek to the Inca bridge while Lia was resting at the main entrance. What magnificent views of the valley. This is a good place to seek refuge from the crowded entrance. It's a relatively easy trek, just have to watch out for the narrow parts and potentially deadly fall. Overall, the view is well worth it. #discovering #discoveringdestinations #inca #incabridge #discoveringincabridge #trailatmachupicchu #machupicchu #valley #mountains #welovediscoveringdestinations #onecityatatime #hiddentrails #peaceandquiet (at Inca Bridge)
#discovering#valley#incabridge#discoveringdestinations#machupicchu#discoveringincabridge#welovediscoveringdestinations#mountains#hiddentrails#inca#peaceandquiet#trailatmachupicchu#onecityatatime
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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN & QESWACHAKA BRIDGE 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
More Info: http://bit.ly/2bxh4Mu
Rainbow Mountain & Qeswachaka Bridge 3 Days / 2 Nights, The Rainbow Mountain Peru, officially named Vinicunca, is stunning and a bucket list destination for many. Situated near the incredible Ausangate Mountain, they are generally reached on the Ausangate Trek, a 6 day trek.
As Apu Ausangate is the holiest mountain in the region, the deity of Cusco and the highest mountain in the Cusco area (6,385 m / 20,945 ft), the 5, 6 day trek with the bonus of seeing the Rainbow Mountains is well worth it. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues today, with the yearly Qoyllur Rit’I pilgrimage, consisting of over 10,000 pilgrims.
Q´eswachaka Bridge This Inca Bridge is the only one still in use. Located in Canas province 3 hours approximately from Cusco by car. Perfect place for people who love nature, adventure and culture must visit this place. Persons with courage can cross this Inca suspension bridge which is 28 meters long and it is made with Ichu (puna straw)
TRIP OVERVIEW
• Type of Tour: Adventure, ecological landscapes and cultural
• Departures Day: Daily departures.
• Season: Regularly from march to january
• Tour Duration: 3 Day
• Accommodation: Camping
• Group size: 2 – 8 persons
By booking The Rainbow Mountain & Qeswachaka Bridge 3 Days / 2 Nights with Cusco Journeys you are choosing the best. Don’t believe us? Check out our reviews on Tripadvisor.
TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 01: SOUTHERN VALLEY TOUR- CHILLCA
We will pick you up in Cusco at 8:00AM from whichever hotel you are staying at within Cusco.
The Southern Valley Tour takes you to an area of Cusco that few people visit. With visits to a mix of Colonial, Inca and Pre-Inca sites it offers a snapshot in to over 800 years of Cusco’s history. Starting with visits to some of the Colonial era churches in the suburbs of Cusco you work your way down the valley stopping at the village of Huasao which is renowned for its witch doctors before carrying on to the beautiful Inca water temple at Tipon. From Tipon you carry on to the extensive Pre-Inca site of Pikillacta which was constructed by the Wari culture who occupied the Cusco region before the arrival of the Inca and finally visit the church of Andahuayillas which is known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas due to its ornate decorations.
During which we will pass through a few traditional villages and see some amazing views of the Andes. Campsite at Chilca.
Places that are visited:
Tipon
Andahuaylillas
Colonial and Inca bridges in Checacupe
Day 02: CHILLCA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – CHILLCA –QESWACHACA
After breakfast and packing some snacks to munch on en route, we will begin the hike from Chillca at 3700m/12139 ft elevation. From here it will be a 4 hour uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountains. Along the way you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley. As you reach the summit of the mountain you will be able to spot some Andean wildlife. Vicuñas are considered to be the Andean camel and this is the only place in Cusco where you will see them in the wild. Vicuñas are in the same family as llamas, though are much smaller and they have the most expensive wool in the world.
Once we arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, you will have enough time to take in the views and the majesty of this area. All of the mountains that surround this area are red and there are amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Glacier Peak right in front of you. Ausangate is the tallest mountain of the Cusco region (just under 21,000 ft elevation) and is part of the Cordillera Vilcanota Range. While taking in these magnificent views our staff will bring you some hot drinks while sharing information with you about the composition of these incredible mountains and how they became striated in the rainbows of colors you are seeing. After taking a few amazing pictures and soaking in the views (perhaps we will even see a few condors floating on the air currents) we will begin our descent with a 2 hour downhill hike. We will then meet up with our trekking chef and enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared lunch.
After lunch you can visit some of the local family’s homes where you can see the lifestyle of these people who still practice the ancient traditions of the Inkas. Here they speak Quechua, practicing their earth-based religion, and the agriculture – honoring the mountain spirits and sun to insure that their crops and herds flourish – as well as weaving the textiles that you will find in the museums all around Peru. During which we will pass through a few traditional villages we appreciate since conical shape volcano and beautiful landscapes and see some amazing views of the Andes. We will continue with our trip to Queswachaka, where we will make campsite close to this Bridge, with the opportunity to enjoy the sunset from here and take some photos of the stars. Campsite at Queswachaca.
Optional: Traditional Andean Ceremony with local Shaman (Not Included)
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Lowest Elevation: 3,326 m / 10,189 ft
Highest Elevation: 4,020 m / 12,466 ft
Distance to walk: Downhill: 3.5 km / 2 miles
Approximate walking time: 2 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Day 03: QUESWACHACA– FOUR LAKES–CUSCO
After breakfast we will take the anticipated tour of this famous bridge. Queswachaca (3,600 meters above sea level) is an ancestral bridge, a clear demonstration of Incan architecture. It is built on the Apurimac River in the province of Canas. Every year, approximately 1000 villagers of Winchiri and Perccaro come together to reconstruct the bridge, is using skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. The dimension of the bridge are 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, made of a straw material and braided. We will continue to visiting the Four Lakes this new ecotourism and cultural circuit offers interesting attractions, starting from Cusco’s South Valley and ascending to the high Andean plateaus, at an altitude superior to 3,600 m.a.s.l. With four beautiful lakes, you will likely spot wild ducks, herons, gulls, migratory birds and a diversity of fish, such as trout, pickerel, and others. Of the four lakes, the Pomacanchi Lagoon is the largest and most important one. Finally after our interactions with the locals, we will start our return in our private van back to Cusco, arriving around 6PM, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Lowest Elevation: 3,326 m / 10,189 ft
Highest Elevation: 4,020 m / 12,466 ft
Distance to walk: Down and Uphill: 1.5 km / 1 miles
Approximate Car and walking time: 4 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy
INCLUDED:
Private transportation to the trailhead
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (no matter which hotel)
02 Breakfast, 03 lunches 02 Dinner.
Entrance fee into the Park
4 man tent for every 2 trekkers.
Inflantable matresses
Tour guide for the entire trip (English speaking)
Snacks
Drinking water
Freshly prepared hot lunch
First Aid kit
Trekking poles
Porters & Cook
Dining tent, chairs & tables
Private toilet
Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
Emergency Horses
Sleeping bag – you can rent one from us
Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
Trekking poles
Tips
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
Small day pack
Photocopy of your passport
Warm clothes
Rain gear
Sunglasses
Hiking pants
Hiking boots
camera with extra batteries
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