He uncovered a few Inca-carved stone walls and bridges but dismissed the ruins and ultimately focused on Machu Picchu. Savoy uncovered much of the rest. So what then was this city that Bingham had ...

Discovering Machu Picchu's secrets. Once you reach Machu Picchu, take your time to explore its many corners. The iconic Intihuatana stone, believed to be an ancient sundial, and t ...

It was July 24, 1911 and the jungle had long swallowed the terraces and temples that once held the heartbeat of an empire, but as the fog slowly parted, there emerged the faint outlines of stone ...

is a massive stone nearby, believed to have served as an astronomical observatory or ceremonial site. The Vilcabamba Trek is ...

Pisac, in particular, has great examples of these plus fine stone works allowing it to also act as a mountainside fortress defending the southern approach to Machu Picchu. Afterwards, you’ll ...

Route 3-A: Huayna Picchu Mountain (4 to 5 hours; ages 18 & up; high effort): This add-on follows a switchback path straight ...

The path to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list adventure like no other, but also a daunting prospect. Just how fit does a ...

Perched high in the Andes, Machu Picchu is a mysterious Inca city that astonishes tourists with its magnificent terraces, ...

Visiting Machu Picchu and hiking the Inca Trail was a dream come true. It’s also home to lots of wildlife that has adapted to the stunning, rugged terrain of this ancient Incan city. Powdery stone and ...

a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the Sun to admire the exquisite Incan masonry and a granite stone that may have served as the Inca's calendar.

If you haven’t been to Machu Picchu lately—or are a first-timer to Peru’s famed Incan archaeological wonder—get ready for a somewhat complicated ticketing process. In a bid to help ease ...