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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...