Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous scenery ...

Throughout February, the Inca Trail to <a href=" Picchu—located in Cusco region and considered one of the world's premier trekking routes—will be closed to tourism as part of comprehensive maintenance ...

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The Inca Trail stretches approximately 43 km and usually takes four days to complete, leading hikers through a variety of terrains, from lush cloud forests to high-altitude mountain passes. The final ...

Located at the top of the Andes in Southern Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a highly regulated Peruvian Historical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inca Trail packing list: What I'm glad I packed — and what I wish I left behind (Photo via Kayla Kuefler). I am in my hiking era.

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