Rualdo MenegatThe reasoning for choosing this extreme location was three-fold (protection against earthquakes, a water supply, and readily available building materials), but all resulted from one ...

Step back in time at the ruins of one of the oldest cities in the world. This massive Peruvian pyramid complex is the ideal ...

Contemporary Peruvian expert Luis Lumbreras, the former director of Peru's National Institute ... that the Inca weren't the only people to live at Machu Picchu. The evidence shows, for instance ...

Faced with this declaration of a state of emergency, Machu Picchu Mayor Darwin Baca said people were misled to believe the tourist attraction was to be closed, which is not the case.

The first thing that comes to mind for most with Peru is Machu Picchu, and while the incredible ancient nature site lives up to the hype around it, many other worthy areas are a must-see. Plane travel ...

Since 2002, the Peruvian government has required tourists to have a permit and a guide to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Only licensed guiding companies can obtain permits, so it's vital to do ...

Embarking on this high-altitude adventure, given my severe chronic illness, was challenging but completely worth it ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S ... a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the ...