Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous scenery ...

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Looking to cross off a bucket list trip? Here are the hiking shoes, pants and backpack I brought to Machu Picchu.

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 ...

Our hiking group had reached the highest point of our trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu. Now, our guide was leading us in a Quechua ritual. We took turns placing stones in an “apacheta” pyramid ...

People traveling the Inca Trail Network who wish to continue their journey to the <a href=" Picchu Llaqta —Peru's tourist jewel— will be able to do so by following a specific route designed for them, ...

The ancient trail to Machu Picchu crosses some of the world’s most dramatic terrain The Inca Trail consists of three overlapping trails, all of which lead to Machu Picchu. Here, one of them begins at ...

The charm of Machu Picchu has been appreciated by many for years, making it a well-known tourist destination in South America. Many know the destination simply by its most popular inhabitant, the ...

Question: I would like the names of some local reputable companies that lead hiking trips on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru and in Bolivia. Adventure Adviser: Wildland Adventures (800-345-4453 ...