Incachaca
Cochabamba Department · Nature and hiking
Incachaca ("the Inca's bridge" in Quechua) hides in the humid forest that drops from Corani towards the Chapare. A trail links the remains of an Inca path, with its steps and bridge, the Velo de Novia (bridal veil) waterfall and the Ventana del Diablo, a pierced rock looking onto the Garganta del Diablo falls. It also passes the Casa de Máquinas, the 1940 hydroelectric plant left in the vegetation. About fifty families look after the trails and guide visitors.
2,400 maltitude
1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- The Inca bridge and steps
- Velo de Novia waterfall and Ventana del Diablo
- The ruins of the 1940 hydroelectric plant
- Zip line and abseiling with the community guides
What to eat
- TroutTrout from Lake Titicaca or the Cordillera rivers, fried or grilled, with rice, fries and salad. Eaten on the beach in Copacabana and in the small restaurants of mountain villages.
Tip. About 80 km from Cochabamba, by car or on a tour, often with Corani on the same day. It rains a lot: shoes with grip and a rain jacket. The Chapare road can be blocked, so check the day before.
How to get to Incachaca
Corani Road (bus, car) · about 30 min
Car or tour, on the track that goes down from the dam.
Photos of Incachaca
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