Thinking of hiking Peru’s famed Inca Trail? Here’s what to know about Machu Picchu’s recent protests, and why it could lose ...

Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic and breathtaking archaeological sites in the world, is a must-see destination for tourists visiting Peru. However, as tempting as it may be to hit the ground ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Eighteen of the Wisdom Walkers trekked more ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

So thick are the torch-bearing crowds during the pre-dawn trek from Wiñay Wayna that the final leg to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate ...

No trip to Peru is complete without exploring the Inca ruins that surround Cusco, but many travelers rush straight to Machu ...

SUNSET — Now back home in Sunset, Gary Bybee, fresh off his hike along the Inca Trail in Peru, wonders how he did it. "I couldn't imagine ... what I was going to go through when I first signed up for ...

Protests by residents left hundreds of tourists stranded at Peru's famous Machu Picchu. Here's what travelers should know.