Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Jun 26, 2024, 02:27pm EDT The city of Cusco was designated a UNESCO ...
Heavy rains caused the Alcamayo river to swell, flooding the streets and train tracks in Machu Picchu, the city that connects tourists to its famous ruins. One person has been reported missing so far.
When Kim Pemberton made the journey to Machu Picchu last November, she found that while the ruins themselves remain largely ...
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 City of the Incas." It remains the most familiar ...
Hiking amid Andean peaks, ancient ruins—and no crowds—on this 19,000-mile stone path from Colombia to Argentina. Trekkers and pack llamas make their way along the Qhapaq Ñan in Peru. One stretch of ...
Like all countries in South America, Peru is a captivating destination, offering visitors an impressively rich blend of historic landmarks, colonial-era cities and awe-inspiring natural sites, from ...