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EXCURSION TO QUESWACHAKA BRIDGE AND PALCOYO - 2 DAYS

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Near Cusco, you can explore the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, easily accessible by transport and ideal for avoiding crowds, and the Q'eswachaka Bridge, a living remnant of Quechua culture. Palcoyo offers the "Valley of Colors" in a peaceful setting, while Q'eswachaka, made of plant fibers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

SHORT ITINERARY - QUESWACHAKA AND PALCOYO EXCURSION 2 DAYS

Day 1: Cusco – 4 Lagoons – Huinchiri – Q'eswachaka Bridge

Day 2: Huinchiri – Palcoyo Mountain – Cusco

 

Summary
ITINERARY SUMMARY

DAY 1

CUSCO – 4 LAGUNAS – HUINCHIRI – PUENTE Q´ESWACHAKA

The day begins at 7:00 am heading to Q’eswachaka, with a stop at the Pomacanchi, Acopia, and Poscococha lagoons to enjoy the views and take photos. We will then continue the journey to the Huinchiri community, where we will have lunch and spend the night.

In the afternoon, we will participate in the reconstruction of the bridge, a guided activity led by experts and local community members. We will harvest ichu, twist and braid it, and finally create a model of the bridge.

Cusco (3350 m) – Q’eswachaka (3700 m) – Huinchiri (4043 m)

DAY 2

HUINCHIRI – PALCOYO MOUNTAIN – CUSCO

We will start the day with breakfast before heading to the Palcoyo community, located at an altitude of 4,805 meters, where we will begin a 45-minute hike.

We will walk toward the Rainbow Mountain range, a landscape of ochre, red, green, blue, and white tones, as well as a stone forest. Afterward, we will return to the vehicle and stop for lunch.

Finally, we will begin the journey back to Cusco.

Huinchiri (4043 m) – Palcoyo (4560 m)

 

What’s Included
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Private vehicle throughout the tour.
  • Entrance to all places to visit.
  • Private Spanish-speaking guide.
  • All activities mentioned in the program.
  • Meals mentioned in the program.
  • 1-night accommodation in a homestay.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

  • Drinks.
  • Insurance.
  • Tips.
  • First breakfast and last dinner.
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