Embarking on this high-altitude adventure, given my severe chronic illness, was challenging but completely worth it ...

But if Machu Picchu is the Holy Grail, hiking the Inca Trail is the true pilgrimage to get there. The ancient path is a challenging four-day trek. All trekkers must go with an organized group or ...

and various other remains of Incan buildings before ending in Machu Picchu. A good pair of hiking boots and camping gear aside, there's one more thing that local guides recommend hikers pack in ...

“That is the single best way to be introduced to Machu Picchu,” says Lewis. “You come up really steep steps, almost climbing with your hands. At the crest there’s a stone arch. You look ...

That's why I traditionally climb to the top of a nearby peak with a pack lunch and wait till the crowds are gone. Each time I return to Machu Picchu I notice something new: an alignment of ...

How do you get to Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu can be reached a variety of ways, including hiking the Inca Trail with a tour company, by train or by bus. When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?

While Machu Picchu isn’t nearly as high ... A quick sign-in process involving a passport check followed, and we were hiking. The first few miles were tough. The terrain was steep, and we ...

Peru has done a lot in terms of diversifying its tourism industry, but a stronger emphasis on a unified vision for tourism is still needed. If governments don’t start prioritizing tourism ...

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Peru, a South American gem, offers diverse attractions from the ancient site of Machu Picchu to the Amazon rainforest.