In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown pyramidal structure near the Sacred City of ...

A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery ...

In September 2018, a wildfire burned nearly two thousand hectares of shrubland on the Pichu Pichu volcano, an ecologically ...

Shrubland landscape on the Pichu Pichu volcano (Arequipa, Peru). First centimeters of loamy sand soil sampled on the Pichu Pichu volcano (Arequipa, Peru).

Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...

Cox & Kings’ Train to Machu Picchu group trip is for those looking to plunge into Peru. Combine Inca riches with condor-swooped Colca Canyon, shimmering Lake Titicaca and the charming colonial-era ...

The Amazon is renowned for its cultural diversity, particularly the ethnic diversity of its Indigenous nations, but also the ...

For one of the most incredible naturally occurring sights and experiences in the world, head to South America's epic, breathtaking salt flats.

A town with a Budweiser House and a Schafferer Museum, where traditional dishes include brennsuppe and Wurst sausages, where ...

The mission of the Department of Physical Geography is to be at the forefront of research in Earth Surface Dynamics. Our knowledge and understanding of Earth’s continental and coastal systems ...

Birding is one of the most popular activities for nature enthusiasts in Peru, and for good reason. With its diverse ecosystems and varied geography, Peru is home to an extraordinary array of bird ...