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 ...

A few days ago, we were elbow to elbow with tourists at Machu Picchu, the famed tucked-into-the-Andes Incan “lost city,” which for many travelers, is synonymous with Peru. Machu Picchu was rub ...

Ancient monuments like the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge, and Machu Picchu continue to mystify with their complex construction ...

Before departure for Peru I practiced what I like to call a ... particularly before any pilgrimage to the legendary archaeological site, Machu Picchu, because nowadays the Peruvian State ...

It is difficult to find two countries that share as many similarities as Peru and China. As ancient civilizations both, they ...

The first thing that comes to mind for most with Peru is Machu Picchu, and while the incredible ancient nature site lives up to the hype around it, many other worthy areas are a must-see. Plane travel ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S ... a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the ...

We begin in the historic city of Lima, Peru's capital and largest city, located on the Pacific coast. We then travel into the Andes Mountains to focus our studies on Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, ...

Are you familiar with old civilizations that created wonders that are celebrated even today? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is “Ancient builder of Machu Picchu,” which tests your knowledge of history ...

Dr. Nilfar Karimova of Fairfield visited one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World in October when she spent a week hiking ...