Q’eswachaka - 1 Day
Description
Embark on a unique experience on a day tour to Q’eswachaka, the last Inca bridge “alive” today, renewed every year by the Quechua communities of the region. After pick up from your hotel between 04:00 am and 04:30 am, we will head south of Cusco. After breakfast in Ccolcca, we will explore the 4 lagoons and pass through historic villages. In Q’eswachaka, you will learn about the cultural importance of this bridge declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In addition, we will visit the colonial bridge of Combapata before returning to Cusco, culminating a day full of history and tradition at approximately 17:00 hrs.
Day 1: Q'eswachaka
Pick up from the hotel is between 04:00 am – 04:30 am. At 5:00 am, we will begin the journey towards the southern area of the city of Cusco. After 2 hours we will arrive to Ccolcca, place where we will have breakfast. and continuing the tour we will pass by the 4 lakes: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacocha and Pampamarca, these lagoons are part of the circuit “4 lagoons” which are a plus within this tour. Then we will cross small but historic villages, and one of them is the place where the revolutionary Tupac Amaru II lived, who was an indigenous chieftain who led a rebellion against the Spanish crown (1780).
Continuing the tour we will arrive at Qeswachaka, the guide will explain the importance of this Inca bridge, built over the Apurimac River and also declared as intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO. As a complementary part of the tour, we will also have our last stop at the colonial bridge of Combapata.
Afterwards, we will head to our restaurant for lunch, and after a short rest we will return to Cusco. This tour ends at 17:00 hrs approximately. End of service.
INCLUDES
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional guide.
- 01 breakfast.
- 01 semi buffet lunch.
- First aid kit (first aid kit and oxygen).
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fee to Q’eswachaka (10 soles).
- Consumption or personal expenses of the passengers
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Hydrate well.
- Sun protection and hat.
- Follow the guide’s instructions.
- Communicate any discomfort.
- Respect the environment.
- Carry camera or phone.
| PRICES PER PERSON IN SHARED TOUR |
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USD. 40 |