Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and ...

Trains arrive in Aguas Calientes; from there, you'll hop on a 20-minute bus ride that snakes up to the entrance. But if Machu Picchu is the Holy Grail, hiking the Inca Trail is the true pilgrimage ...

pay someone at the entrance in cash, though know that skill level runs the gamut.) Peru’s Ministry of Culture has also ...

Insider Tip: The entrance to Machu Picchu charges a flat rate no matter what time you arrive at the site. Be sure to get there early to get the most exploring in for your money.

After four days of trekking the Inca Trail, I had just reached a pass where I had my first view of Machu Picchu. I thought I knew what to expect, but Machu Picchu is one of the few places in the ...