The royal palaces of Cusco, the Inca capital, fell swiftly to the European conquerors, and a new Spanish colonial city rose on their ruins, burying or obliterating the Inca past. In more recent ...

At the Temple of the Condor ... Cusco to the Urubamba Valley below the ruins. You can hop off the train at the 82‑kilometer mark and walk the Inca Trail (26 miles)—the most celebrated hiking ...

Literally "old mountain" in Quechua, Peru's dominant indigenous language, Machu Picchu is built into peaks more than 2,400 ...

The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions of people trek to the 15th-century Citadel to see a well-preserved Incan ...

In Cusco, immerse yourself in history at the Koricancha temple, Plaza Mayor ... Trek the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, witnessing breathtaking views from Inti Punku and exploring ancient ruins.

The world is home to countless ancient ruins that stand as awe-inspiring reminders of past civilizations. These structures, ...