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

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 ...

The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...