A tourist's visit to Machu Picchu sparked outrage after she allegedly spread human ashes on the hallowed grounds of the 15th ...

What’s the Real Story Behind Machu Picchu’s Incan Name?. Delve into the enigma of Machu Picchu's Incan name, exploring the ...

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As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

The two long-forgotten fortified settlements, described as “extraordinarily rare”, have been compared to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu because of their extremely high altitude and remoteness.

A few days ago, we were elbow to elbow with tourists at Machu Picchu, the famed tucked-into-the-Andes Incan “lost city,” which for many travelers, is synonymous with Peru. Machu Picchu was rub ...

Limiting the number of visitors, as is being considered at Machu Picchu where concerns about the degradation of both the site and its surrounding ecosystem have arisen, is also critical. Measures such ...

A trip around the site takes a minimum of two to three hours. Fun facts: The original name of Machu Picchu was Picchu or Huayna Picchu, according to researchers. The citadel, built in the 15th century ...

Peru has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely over the ongoing protests against the country's new president. The government said it closed the site, and the Inca trail hike ...