Exploring the ancient mystery of Machu Picchu About 50 miles northwest of Cusco, Peru, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu sit on a mountain ridge 7,875 feet above sea level as the site of "The Lost ...

The early morning mist dissipates in the landscape of palm trees and lush green forests framed by inhospitable snow-capped mountains. The early morning mist dissipates in the landscape of palm trees ...

A new book, At the Turning of the Wall, draws its inspiration partly from the wonders of Machu Picchu. The magnificent ...

Join us as we uncover the culturally rich region of the Peruvian Andes. From the Sacred Valley of the Inca to the magical heights of Machu Picchu to the natural wonders of the Ballestas Islands. This ...

Much like the dense forest cloud that envelops Machu Picchu on our early September visit, the citadel and its history remain largely shrouded in mystery. The Inca had no system of writing and left no ...

Introduction / Richard L. Burger and Lucy C. Salazar -- The discovery of Machu Picchu / Hiram Bingham III -- Machu Picchu : mysterious royal estate in the cloud forest / Lucy C. Salazar -- The nature ...

Machu Picchu, the 600-year-old Incan citadel in modern-day Peru, is notoriously hard to get to. Built on a narrow ridge in the Andes Mountains, this UNESCO world heritage site is still difficult to ...

Known as the "Machu Picchu of the North,” Kuélap is a massive pre-Inca fortified citadel built by the Chachapoyas people.

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive pyramid complex hidden beneath centuries of sand in northern Peru. This 3,000-year-old structure sheds new light on early Andean civilizations and the rituals ...

Sure, Disney may own the trademark to "The Most Magical Place on Earth" but that doesn't mean it's the only place that can deliver that sense of wonder. And Slingo has a new list that will prove it.

An ancient castle wall looms atop a mountain amid the early morning fog from a nearby river, cutting a striking profile, like a warship on a sea of clouds. It's a site that a growing number of people ...

Step into Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City and experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the ...