Machu Picchu, the royal retreat of the Incan emperor Pachacuti, sits atop the Urubamba Valley in Peru. Meaning "Old Mountain" in the Quechua Indian language, the complex was constructed in the ...

He had come upon Machu Picchu ("old peak" in Quechua). While there was evidence of graffiti left by a local mule driver, he added, "It is possible that not even the conquistadors ever saw this ...

that iconic pyramid-shaped mountain often captured in Machu Picchu photos. You'll need a separate ticket to climb the peak, and entry is limited to two time slots each morning. It takes about 45 ...

Ian McCurry spent his March in Peru, meeting up with friends and family; here, he poses at the top of Huayna Picchu, his copy ...

Scattered over 150 acres, this 5,000-year-old city ... take plenty of photos and savor the peace and quiet — one day, Caral might be swarming with tourists just like Machu Picchu.