Lima — Weeks-long protests that have killed dozens across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in the Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's ...

Hundreds of tourists were stranded at the ancient archeological site of Machu Picchu after Peru’s railway service said protesters sabotaged a portion of the tracking leading back to the capital. The ...

Don’t get lost when you visit the Lost City of the Incas. T+L’s comprehensive tip sheet for traveling to Machu Picchu in Peru will help you make the most of your time at this iconic Incan ...

To prevent altitude sickness, acclimate for two or three days before exceeding 8,000 feet at Machu Picchu. Begin your adventure at sea level in Lima, then explore the Sacred Valley before tackling ...

Machu Picchu is the spectacular Inca archeological ruins located 8,000 feet high in the Andes on a narrow ridge near the Equator. This other-worldly three square miles is surrounded by towering peaks ...