He said that on top of the magnificent precipices nearby there were some ruins at a place called Machu Picchu…” Bingham said Arteaga offered to guide him to the ruins for a fee of 50 cents.

Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing ...

In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern ...

In 1964, adventurer Gene Savoy identified ruins and proved that Espiritu Pampa (in the Vilcabamba region of Peru, west of Machu Picchu) was the lost city that Bingham had originally sought.

Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains is a little off the beaten path, but it is still close to several hidden gems where you ...

Part of the fun of Machu Picchu is getting there. Nearly everyone takes the narrow-gauge railway from Cusco to the Urubamba Valley below the ruins. You can hop off the train at the 82‑kilometer ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and ...

Early 1996, the Secretariat learned about plans to construct two suspended cable car systems (telepherique) to facilitate access to the ruins of Machu Picchu. As this could have a considerable ...

Peruvian authorities have guaranteed tourist services are to remain operational in Machu Picchu despite the recent declaration of emergency by the federal government. As per Supreme Decree 020 ...

The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by ...

At the top of every adventurer’s list is Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to impressively preserved 15th-century Incan ruins. Set where the Peruvian Andes meet the Amazon ...