Machu Picchu is a citadel that sits high up in the Andes Mountains. It has been around since the 15th century. It is a mystery to scientists and even locals. Much of the appeal for travelers to visit the site comes from the worldwide interest in its roots.

Flipping through my history book in elementary school, I’d stop on the page with photos of Machu Picchu thinking, “I HAVE to see this with my own eyes one day,” without even knowing exactly where “this” was. Peru’s Machu Picchu stands as one of ...

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Don’t get lost when you visit the Lost City of the Incas. T+L’s comprehensive tip sheet for traveling to Machu Picchu in Peru will help you make the most of your time at this iconic Incan archaeological site. Every year, millions of people visit the ...

It's hard to describe the experience of visiting Machu Picchu. People who've visited like to call it "breathtaking." While cliché, it's not inaccurate. How often are you standing on an Andean peak, walking through thousand-year-old ruins, looking down on ...