Unlocking the mysteries of Machu Picchu, the ancient city perched high in the Andes, has long fascinated archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. Now, a groundbreaking study offers new insights ...

The Inca city in Peru is one of the most recognizable historical sites in the world. Built in the mid-15th century, it served as a royal estate for the rulers of the Inca Empire before the arrival of ...

Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Lima and Cuzco - these are indispensable destinations for any first-time traveller to Peru. But venture off the beaten path along the Andean country’s enchanting Pacific ...

The project could slash travel times to Machu Picchu but increase visitor numbers by up to 200 percent.

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 Basin ...

THE OLDEST LIVING CITY IN THE AMERICAS. THIS IS CUSCO, PERU, THE CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE. IT’S ALIVE AND IT’S UP THERE AT 11,000FT. THE ELEVATION IS MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS DENVER. BUT ...

When I told friends that we were planning a trip to Peru, I almost invariably got from them a two-word response: Machu Picchu. It would be unconscionable, therefore, for me not to include our two-day ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Machu Picchu isn't just Peru's most famous tourist attraction; the 15th-century Incan citadel is a wonder of the world, etched ...

If you're heading to Peru, chances are that Machu Picchu is on your list of things to see while you're there. The citadel is located in the Eastern Cordillera of the country, and it stands a stunning ...