In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern ...

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

It wasn’t until 1983 that Machu Picchu was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and efforts to protect and revitalize the city really began. Still, Bingham’s work at Machu Picchu did ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 a year-round destination, so you’re able to access the site all year long, but there are some caveats. Robinson notes that the dry season in this part of the Andes runs from ...

Nevertheless, visits to the archaeological site, as well as transportation and accommodations will remain unchanged. On Friday, January 21, a landslide set off alarms in Machu Picchu Pueblo ...

In a way he was right, with Machu Picchu being the nation’s hottest tourist hot spot. Too much so: In 2008, it was deemed an endangered site, and access was reduced to 2,500 visitors per day.

Machu Picchu is nearly surrounded by the Urubamba River, which is revered by people in the region still today. The mountains that cradle the site also are important sacred landforms. "Taken ...