The charm of Machu Picchu has been appreciated by many for years, making it a well-known tourist destination in South America. Many know the destination simply by its most popular inhabitant, the ...

In July, Machu Picchu, Peru’s biggest tourist attraction, will mark its 100th anniversary of rediscovery. Hiram Bingham III, a Yale professor, came upon the vine-covered ruins on July 24, 1911. Here, ...

Machu Picchu was rediscovered 100 years ago by explorer Hiram Bingham. Gagling said it best; “it was one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.” Karel Navarro / AP National ...

Peru's most famous site is changing. Two leading travel specialists reveal their strategies for the perfect visit in 2026.

With less than a month before the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery, the L.A. Times continues to celebrate with “100 Facts for 100 Days” leading up to the milestone event. The ancient ...

You’ve probably seen this before. It’s what everyone pictures when they think of Machu Picchu—the verdant network of stone terraces, temples, and open-walled houses; the soaring peaks of Huayna Picchu ...

Six friends from Yucaipa and Redlands recently took the Redlands Daily Facts on a vacation to Peru. One of the highlights of the trip was the daylong hike on the Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu ...

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For decades, the ancient Incan ruins in Peru have been called Machu Picchu. But the original name was Picchu or Huayna Picchu, according to two researchers. By Maria Cramer For decades, the ...