The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 meters above sea level in southern Peru, where the Andes and the Amazon ...

Llamas, ponchos, Machu Picchu and Paddington Bear, Peru is often encapsulated into cliches. But step beyond and you’ll discover a country of diverse landscapes — mountains, sea, desert and ...

You can't ride all the way to Machu Picchu but this trek through the Sacred Valley of the Incas puts you close. Here's what you'll see along the way.

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites. Set in the Andes Mountains, the site was once an estate for the Inca emperor, as well as a place of worship and education. When the Spanish ...

Ian McCurry spent his March in Peru, meeting up with friends and family; here, he poses at the top of Huayna Picchu, his copy ...

On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient Inca ruins in Peru. The explorer chopped his way ...

Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing ...

The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by ...

Mountain Lodges of Peru, the family-owned and operated adventure outfitter, has announced the launch of daily departures for its all-inclusive lodge-to-lodge treks to Machu Picchu, offering ...

South America's third-largest country is also among the continent's most popular: In 2024, Peru hosted more than 3 million travelers. With its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, ancient ruins, and ...

The mountain valley offers views over rugged canyons, surrounded by palm trees and cacti, and has been likened to Macchu Picchu.