Q’eswachaka, The Last Inca Bridge

Your experience begins with a private pick-up from your hotel as you journey south of Cusco through rural landscapes, traditional Andean communities, and expansive highland scenery.

Your first stop is Combapata, home to the unusual Mini Volcano of Los Pabellones, a fascinating geological formation that remains relatively unknown even among visitors to the region.

The journey then continues to Yanaoca and the Apurímac River Canyon, where the historic Q’eswachaka Bridge spans the dramatic gorge below. Entirely handwoven from native plant fibers using techniques passed down through generations, this suspension bridge stands as one of the most extraordinary examples of engineering and communal organization inherited from the Inca world.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to cross the bridge and learn about the local communities that continue to rebuild it every year through a collective tradition recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The route continues through the Four Lagoons Circuit: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacocha, and Pampamarca. Surrounded by sweeping Andean landscapes, these pristine lakes provide excellent opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and quiet appreciation of nature.

Before returning to Cusco, you will visit the community of Mosoq Llaqta, where you can gain insight into local traditions and aspects of daily life that remain deeply rooted in this part of the southern Andes.