Some cities are more than just places to visit—they are living museums, preserving centuries of history, culture, and ...

Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains is a little off the beaten path, but it is still close to several hidden gems where you ...

He later published a book entitled Lost City of the Incas, solidifying his own legacy as its “discoverer.” Bingham was not without his controversies, however. For starters, locals had known ...

Sitting at over 11,000 feet above sea level, Cusco was the capital of the Incan Empire from the 12th century through the 16th century when it was conquered by Spain. Stroll the city and see ...

On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient Inca ruins in Peru. The explorer chopped his way ...

You see, after two years of research to pinpoint the location of the “Lost City of the Incas” and raise money for his expedition, intrepid American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham set off ...

If there was ever a beaten path to take, it's that of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. Often referred to as the Lost City of the Incas, it consists of more than 150 buildings and is steeped ...

Recognising locations and landmarks with natural or cultural significance, the list includes places such as the city of Venice, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru, the Statue of ...

“It’s a testament to Incan ingenuity and one of the most breathtaking archaeological sites in the world,” says Burgio. “The site’s dramatic location, hidden high in the Andes and ...