Firefighters have been battling the blaze that spread after local farmers burnt grass and debris in the area on Tuesday, according to Reuters. The mayor of the nearby city of Cusco said the fire had ...

Unlocking the mysteries of Machu Picchu, the ancient city perched high in the Andes, has long fascinated archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. Now, a groundbreaking study offers new insights ...

Ever wonder what it feels like to float into a lost city? Stick around, because Machu Picchu does not disappoint. Check this ...

THE OLDEST LIVING CITY IN THE AMERICAS. THIS IS CUSCO, PERU, THE CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE. IT’S ALIVE AND IT’S UP THERE AT 11,000FT. THE ELEVATION IS MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS DENVER. BUT ...

Hiking the Incan Trail to the ancient stronghold of Machu Picchu sits at the top of many travelers’ wish lists. The sacred citadel—which sits perched high up in the Andes Mountains—was “discovered” ...

In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World,” a legendary ancient Incan citadel: Machu Picchu. Perched high on a ...

Old field notes, personal accounts and documents seem to point to a new title for the famous, once-forgotten city. Monisha Ravisetti was a science writer at CNET. She covered climate change, space ...

At least 900 tourists were left stranded near Machu Picchu after protestors blocked the train tracks that lead to and from the ancient Inca city. As a result of the chaos, the US Embassy has issued a ...

A wildfire is reportedly threatening to close in on the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru. Firefighters have been battling the blaze that spread after local farmers burnt grass and debris in the ...