The widely popular tourist destination has clamped down on numbers but is still generating vast sums from visitors.

The closure is part of a comprehensive conservation plan executed by the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco to ...

Step back in time at the ruins of one of the oldest cities in the world. This massive Peruvian pyramid complex is the ideal ...

A tour company will handle everything for you, including your 4-hour bus ride from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (leaving at an ungodly 4:45 AM). From there, you'll hop on a train to Aguas Calientes, where a ...

but another lost Inca city had already caught his eye. “Few romances can ever surpass that of the granite citadel” — he later wrote — “of Machu Picchu, the crown of Inca Land.” Mistakenly proclaiming ...

Overtourism has become a major issue, overwhelming iconic attractions like Machu Picchu and Venice. This influx causes ...

The <a href=" town of Machu Picchu has been showcasing an endearing 'character' who is already becoming a sensation among ...

After visiting 37 countries, I found my favorite underrated travel spots are in South America. Here are my recommendations, ...

Overtourism can cause harm to historic sites, overwhelm infrastructure and make life difficult for locals. How can we make a ...

and fell asleep almost immediately at our quirky but cozy hotel—the tour company provided all of this. The next morning, we took the bus back up to Machu Picchu and explored the inside of the ...

Machu Picchu was rediscovered by Yale University ... by a dune buggy ride and sunset drinks in the Paracas Desert; a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands marine reserve; and the magnificent Inka ...