Before departure for Peru I practiced what I like to call a “priming of the self,” opening the senses and imagination without ...

If you haven’t been to Machu Picchu lately—or are a first-timer to Peru’s famed Incan archaeological wonder—get ready for a ...

A few days ago, we were elbow to elbow with tourists at Machu Picchu, the famed tucked-into-the-Andes Incan “lost city,” ...

Peru’s mountaintop icon has long been a poster child for overtourism, and despite recent measures to limit visitation, travelers still have to deal with, well, other travelers at this sacred space.

Machu Picchu is nearly surrounded by the Urubamba River, which is revered by people in the region still today. The mountains that cradle the site also are important sacred landforms. "Taken ...

We have always known it was here,” she said. Her words offered a poignant reminder that Machu Picchu is not simply an archaeological site — it is a living, breathing part of Quechua identity and ...

Discovering Machu Picchu's secrets. Once you reach Machu Picchu, take your time to explore its many corners. The iconic Intihuatana stone, believed to be an ancient sundial, and t ...

From priceless Peruvian gold treasures to a fly-through virtual experience of Machu Picchu, this summer blockbuster promises ...

The Australian Museum in Sydney is hosting the showcase's Aussie-exclusive season, which features jewels, masks and other ...