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 ...

Although the Inca Empire reigned across the Americas for just one century, its greatest legacy, Machu Picchu, has intrigued ...

Nobody is quite sure when Machu Picchu was first built—educated guesses put it at around 1450—or why it was abandoned a century later. Researchers still aren’t sure what its original ...

Did you know that Machu Picchu was once home to around 750 people? It was constructed between 1438 and 1470 by Emperor Pachacutec. This historic site is rich in culture, attracting both scholars and ...

Look out for these playful creatures in the waters around Machu Picchu. They bring a touch ... they are a welcome splash of ...

Many archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was a summer retreat for ... In order to move armies and people quickly and efficiently around this landscape, the Inca needed roads.

A recent incident at Machu Picchu sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for the preservation of the historic sanctuary. An unidentified woman was filmed scattering what appears to be human ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous ...