A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

He uncovered a few Inca-carved stone walls and bridges ... may have been from different areas of the empire," Bauer says. As for farming, Machu Picchu's residents likely made use of the grand ...

Many archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was a summer retreat for the ... grow warm-weather crops in a cold-weather climate. The Inca Empire encompassed mountains, forests, desert, and coastal ...

Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at ...

a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the Sun to admire the exquisite Incan masonry and a granite stone that may have served as the Inca's calendar.

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous ...

If you want something more adventurous, you can hike to Machu Picchu with organized treks (with varying degrees of difficulty) along the Inca Trail. You’ll have to camp if you choose a hiking ...