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Q’eswachaka Bridge by travel peru, via Flickr Scary Bridges, Hanging Bridge, Rope Bridge, Inca Empire, Scary Places, Pedestrian Bridge, Peru Travel, Historical Sites, Beautiful World

The Q’eswachaka Bridge is located over the Apurimac River about 11,811 feet above sea level in the province of Canas about 160km South of Cusco. “Q’eswachaka” is a native name formed by two Quechua words: “Q’eswa” which means “to braid” and “Chaka” which means “Bridge”. This bridge is very special because it is built in the original Inca manner made from a special woven grass (q’oya). The material and construction techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since the Incas…

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