Qeswachaka is a traditional inca suspension bridge  located in the Cusco.It’s renowned for being the last surviving inca bridge constructed using natural fibers.Every year,local communities come together to rebuild it with traditional techniques and materials,such as grass and plant fibers.This bridge is not only cultural icon but also a unique tourist attraction,showcasing the rich heritage of the andean people.

The bridge has an elevation of 15 meters and links the community on both sides of apurimac river

 Qeswachaka means braid and chaka means bridge.Every year ,in june,locals from the village participate in a four  days festival where they gather to refurbish the bridge.

On the first day,men from the community wander around to gather enough straw of vegetable fibre or ichu as  it is known in quechua .Women from the community gather later that day to weave then.it is the responsibility of men to join and braid them.

On the second day ,men disarm the existing bridge.

Day three,they assemble the new bridge and the community cross over it to mark the completion of refurbishing the renowned,Qeswachaca bridge.

On the fourth day,when the bridge is finally finished the communities  celebrate . Where they dance to andean folkoric tunes.