Sitting at 11,152 feet up in the Andes Mountains is Cusco, the former capital of the Inca empire. The city is one of the ...

A remarkable discovery of underground tunnels beneath Cusco’s historic district is offering fresh insights into Inca ...

Archaeologists in Peru have confirmed centuries of speculation that there is an underground tunnel network underneath the historic city of Cusco near ... of the Sun to the ancient Sacsayhuaman ...

Although its function is uncertain, it may also have been a military outpost or ancient ... capital of Peru), on to Pikillaqta, one of the few existing pre-Inca ruins in the Cusco area.

The cleaning project quickly morphed into an archaeological survey after the team found a row of distinctive bricks.

The heart of the ancient Inca kingdom, Cusco is already well-known by travelers who are planning their trips around Peru. Famous for its crumbling ruins, baroque architecture and delicious cuisine ...

As you plan your bucket list adventure to explore the beauty of Machu Picchu, be sure to leave some room on the itinerary to explore Cusco, one of Peru’s most underrated vacation destinations.

Key Events: With reduced hotel rates, fewer crowds, and comfortable 60-degree daytime temperatures, spring is splendid in Cusco. However, those planning to tour the fascinating ruins should note ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu ... You'll likely start your journey near KM 82 along the Cusco-Aguas Calientes railway and then follow the trail's zigzagging path ...