Every year, millions of eager travelers make the trip to Machu Picchu, checking off the 15th century Incan citadel from their jet set bucket list. There’s a reason so many people are determined to ...

LOOKING over at the stunning ancient ruins of Machu Picchu really takes your breath away — mind you, being 2,400 metres above ...

For thousands of years, a visit to Machu Picchu has been just as much about the journey as the destination. That’s part of the reason going with a tour company can be so powerful—it’s the chance to ...

As we neared the end of a long climb up a steep ridge, my guide, John Leivers, shouted at me over his shoulder. “It’s said that the Spaniards never found Machu Picchu, but I disagree,” he said. “It’s ...

Machu Picchu is already on your bucket list. Of course it is: The majestic historic hub of the Inca Empire is feted for its near-unfathomable architectural virtuosity, profound spiritual might and ...

Alan Garcia, president of Peru, announced on Friday that Yale University has committed to return a collection of artifacts from Machu Picchu in early 2011 -- possibly ending years of negotiations and ...

The Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Lima has been named winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) inaugural International Prize. Coined "the modern day Machu Picchu, ...

The pandemic is spurring changes to Machu Picchu, some of which may last long after the global outbreak ends. The 15th century Incan archeological site has been a poster child for over-tourism for ...