Occluded from the unknowing eye by low-lying mountain mists, layers upon layers of Andean peaks, and thousands of miles of steeply ascending trails, the sanctuary of Machu Picchu was only discovered ...

The world-famous site of Machu Picchu is home to a biologically important and iconic species: the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), report investigators. A recent wildlife survey led by SERNANP ...

Travelling by train to Machu Picchu, one of South America’s greatest archaeological monuments, is a memorable experience. Starting from either Cusco or Ollantaytambo, travellers can glide through the ...

The Mountain Lodges of Peru is a luxury-adventure travel company that takes guests through regions of Peru in five to seven days, en route to Machu Picchu. Each day is filled with cultural activities ...

Not all forests are created equal. The massive green swaths of Peru’s Andean and Amazonian forests host a more diverse array of life than previously thought — much of which has been hidden beyond the ...

Peru’s iconic Incan ruins of Machu Picchu tower above the Andean landscape, a seemingly impenetrable fortress that has survived centuries of conquests, storms and tourism. But now the famed site faces ...

CUZCO, Peru -- After hiking around the Andes Mountains for a week, climbing Pinnacle Mountain is child's play. My son Ethan treated me to a trip to Peru for my birthday from Oct. 27-Nov. 2. It was my ...