I just got my confirmation email from Perurail for my wife and my trip to Machu Picchu. The email says that you are only allowed to take 5kg/11lbs of one bag/backpack with you. Are they strict about ...

A head-on collision between two trains on the primary route to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu left one person dead and at least 40 others injured on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred near the ...

Does anyone out there have any suggestions as to which "style" train to take? I hear the Backpacker style is "comfy" but not the best; windows are small so you don't get to see much. I guess ...

(CNN) — Hundreds of tourists stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu are being evacuated after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country’s president.

Local police have launched an investigation into a crash between two trains near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru that left several tourists injured Tuesday. According to Reuters.com, Urubamba ...

Dec. 19 (UPI) --Peru Rail announced it will resume service to Ollantaytambo station on Monday after all train travel to the ancient Incan site Machu Picchu was shut down almost a week ago. Protesters ...

Located on the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains, nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, Machu Picchu is Peru's most famous archeological treasure. Hidden by Western civilization for hundreds of years ...

Tourism entry to Machu Picchu, the famed portion of the Andes Mountain Range, has been suspended until further notice at this time. According to CNN, unrest in the country of Peru has led authorities ...