Queshuachaca

The Q'eswachaka suspension bridge extends 28 meters over the Apurímac River, connecting communities at an elevation of 3,700 meters in the Andes mountains.

The bridge represents a 500-year-old engineering tradition from the Inca Empire, when suspension bridges formed vital connections within the 25,000-mile road network.

Four Quechua communities maintain the bridge through an annual reconstruction ritual where women weave ichu grass ropes while men assemble the structure.

The bridge reconstruction ceremony occurs each spring, making it an optimal time for visitors to witness the traditional building techniques and community celebrations.

The structure remains the last functional Inca grass rope bridge in Peru, requiring complete replacement every year using local materials and ancient methods.

Length: 28 m

Width: 1.2 m

GPS coordinates: -14.38132,-71.48401

Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:59