Hidden deep in the Peruvian jungle and shrouded beneath thick foliage, archaeologists have discovered a series of long-forgotten structures among the sprawling ruins of Machu Picchu. Cutting through ...

Today, Machu Picchu is among South America’s most visited historical sites. Here are amazing things we know about this legacy ...

Exploring the ancient mystery of Machu Picchu About 50 miles northwest of Cusco, Peru, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu sit on a mountain ridge 7,875 feet above sea level as the site of "The Lost ...

When Kim Pemberton made the journey to Machu Picchu last November, she found that while the ruins themselves remain largely ...

Machu Picchu will always be a bucket-list destination, but its popularity comes with drawbacks. Consider this alternative ...

Analysis of historical documents showed no evidence of the site being called Machu Picchu until 1911. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 A new study suggests that scholars and the ...

LIMA, Peru — The streets, hotels and restaurants around the ruins of Machu Picchu — Peru’s most famous tourist attraction — remained almost deserted Wednesday, with train service to the area canceled ...

I marvel at the breathtaking scenery of Machu Picchu’s ancient ruins, one of South America’s most popular tourist destinations, against the blue sky as alpacas “lawn mow” away. Originally designed to ...

LIMA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Torrential rains and mudslides in Peru have killed four people and stranded some 2,000 tourists visiting the ancient Machu Picchu ruins, authorities said on Tuesday. The ...