The builders of Machu Picchu ruled a vast empire. Emerging from the Cusco region of Peru in the 13th century, the Inca ...

When Peru closed Machu Picchu in mid-March, Jesse Katayama, 26, was on the brink of achieving a longtime dream. The Japanese boxing instructor had travelled halfway around the world to visit the ...

Drawn by the ancient Incan citadel, a growing number of travellers are waking up to the wealth of attractions that Peru has to offer.

Wind poured through the mountain pass. We had reached the highest elevation of our trek – 4643m. At the time, I'd never walked so high. Each breath and each step consumed my attention. I ...

Create a large class map of South America out of collage materials to show the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains and the River Amazon. Mark in some major cities too.

Denmark’s Thor Pedersen spent nine years, nine months, and 16 days on the road, visiting 203 countries, never once taking ...

The Feast of the Virgen del Carmen in the towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco is a vibrant celebration that blends Catholic traditions with Andean cultural elements. Taking place every July, ...

Tourists visiting the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, in Peru’s south-eastern Cusco region, generate annual revenues of around 100 million soles (US$ 35.9 million), it was reported Monday. The director ...

Nearest airport to Machu Picchu Airport and Machu Picchu is Velazco Astete Airport - (82.53 Km / 51.28 Miles) Following are the nearest airports to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Airport. Distance ...