A Japanese tourist who has had a ticket to visit the world heritage site Machu Picchu in Peru since March finally got to visit the Inca citadel ruins on Saturday. Jesse Takayama got in after he put in ...

A young tourist accused of sneaking into Machu Picchu and damaging the site faces jail time, while five others who also spent an unauthorized night in the Inca complex have been deported by Peru. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hidden deep in the Peruvian jungle and shrouded beneath thick foliage, archaeologists have discovered a series of long-forgotten ...

Dreaming of ancient ruins, epic mountain views, and clear skies? Timing your trip to Machu Picchu can make or break the experience—and avoiding Peru’s rainy season is the key to seeing this wonder at ...

For four days we’d schlepped over mountain passes in Peru’s Andes, muddy trails and slippery rocks. My head was aching from a collision with a tree branch, my left cheek filled with a wad of coca ...

Tracing the legendary Inca Trail, this new 26-day voyage offers a rare deep-dive into the ancient wonders of the Pacific ...

The ruins of Pisac are closer to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Increased awareness of the less-crowded ruins surrounding Cusco could help relieve some of the tourism pressure on ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous scenery ...