Machu Picchu will be a place of mystery for years to come—and it will always draw me back. The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published, but we suggest you confirm all ...

Did you know that Machu Picchu was once home to around 750 people? It was constructed between 1438 and 1470 by Emperor Pachacutec. This historic site is rich in culture, attracting both scholars and ...

Machu Picchu, Peru An ancient stone citadel built into a mountain ... are monolithic statues carved about 1,500 years ago and are an iconic tourist attraction drawing people to Easter Island from all ...

These ruins draw in thousands of tourists, which could be detrimental to the bears. To find out what effect they have, SBC ...

While Qorikancha and Machu Picchu draw more visitors, the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino (Pre-Columbian Art Museum) possesses a world-class Peruvian collection that cannot be matched.

A few days ago, we were elbow to elbow with tourists at Machu Picchu, the famed tucked-into-the-Andes Incan “lost city,” which for many travelers, is synonymous with Peru. Machu Picchu was rub ...

Machu Picchu, the ancient city high in the Andes ... invaders conquered and colonised the region. Now it is a major draw for Peru's tourism industry. Tens of thousands of people in the mountainous ...

Are you familiar with old civilizations that created wonders that are celebrated even today? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is “Ancient builder of Machu Picchu,” which tests your knowledge of history ...

Peru indefinitely shut the tourist site Machu Picchu on Saturday in the latest sign that anti-government protests that began last month are increasingly engulfing the South American country.

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen on Wednesday, Peruvian officials have announced. The Unesco World Heritage site, which is visited by thousands of tourists a day, was closed more than ...