Since 2002, the Peruvian government has required tourists to have a permit and a guide to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Only licensed guiding companies can obtain permits, so it's vital to do ...

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is undoubtedly Peru's most iconic hike, drawing thousands of tourists annually. However, while ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses ...

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably ... at the 82‑kilometer mark and walk the Inca Trail (26 miles)—the most celebrated hiking ...

the former center of the Inca world and the closest city to Machu Picchu. The site is a source of national pride for Peru, as well as a valuable tourist attraction. However, with an increase in ...

It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know. Five tips to getting that great shot at Machi Picchu.

Rualdo MenegatThe reasoning for choosing this extreme location was three-fold (protection against earthquakes, a water supply, and readily available building materials), but all resulted from one ...

The outside world first learned of Machu ... Peru and came across the ruins of an abandoned Inca city. Bingham’s work would soon kickstart a decades-long journey to discover who built Machu ...

After visiting over 50 countries, I think the Amalfi Coast, Machu Picchu, and London are some of the places everyone should ...

The Inca Trail is ranked as one of the top ten trekking trails in ... From high remote mountain trails to the first magical sight of the legendary Machu Picchu, this is a challenging trek on steep ...

I am in my hiking era. This past summer, I trekked 500 km of the Camino de Santiago, and in January, I travelled to Peru to hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Climbing the ancient trail was ...