The Commission of Jurists of Cusco has warned that throwing ashes at the famous archaeological site constitutes a possible ...

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 ...

He admitted to removing a stone slab from a temple wall Five tourists arrested for damaging Peru's iconic Machu Picchu site will be deported to Bolivia on Wednesday, police said. A sixth was ...

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 ...

It would be essential, I reasoned, particularly before any pilgrimage to the legendary archaeological site, Machu Picchu, because nowadays the Peruvian State allow entry to some 4,500 visitors a day.

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.

the site is relatively new; excavations, led by Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solís, only began in the mid 1990s. In comparison, he says, “It took over half a century for Machu Picchu to ...

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 has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely over the ongoing protests against the country's new president. The government said it closed the site, and the Inca trail hike ...

Dr. Nilfar Karimova of Fairfield visited one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World in October when she spent a week hiking ...