When the Spanish conquered Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned ... Also, keep in mind, if you're planning to hike the Inca Trail, your tour operator will take care of your tickets for you.

Peru has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely over the ongoing protests against the country's new president. The government said it closed the site, and the Inca trail hike ...

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably ... at the 82‑kilometer mark and walk the Inca Trail (26 miles)—the most celebrated hiking ...

Peru is a wilderness ... Gate (Inti Punku), which offers a first glimpse of Machu Picchu from an aerial perspective. The ...

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 ...

The Inca citadel ... is key to Peru's economy and the losses caused by the ongoing political crisis are estimated to amount to more than $6m (£5m). Train services to Machu Picchu resumed last ...

Para el antropólogo estadounidense Richard Burger, de la norteamericana Universidad de Yale, Machu Picchu era en su época de esplendor un centro de descanso para la nobleza inca más que un ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape ... along with tips for visiting Machu Picchu. No matter which operator you choose, you'll still be roughing it along the trail. Make sure to pack sturdy ...