Whether you're planning to tour Peru's cosmopolitan ... to be caught without the best things to use when you experience altitude sickness on a hike. Machu Picchu sits 7,972 feet above sea level ...

Since interest in the trail and the ruins has skyrocketed in recent decades, trekkers are only allowed to visit with licensed tour ... You can find a list here, along with tips for visiting Machu ...

First things first ... of the mountain on which Machu Picchu perches. For more information, consult our guide to Getting Around Cusco or take a look at our list of tours and tips for visiting ...

Here’s a cool fact to share with children visiting Machu Picchu in Peru—the place probably would never have been discovered without the help of a kid just like them. You see, after two years ...

Tour operators in Peru are developing new trekking routes to alleviate the pressure on Machu Picchu and promote sustainable tourism. Political unrest and overtourism have significantly affected ...