Machu Picchu, the royal retreat of the Incan emperor ... where a visitor can anticipate the sun with nothing more than a llama grazing in the distance. "As the golden rays slip down Huayna Picchu ...

The outside world first learned of Machu Picchu in 1911, when American explorer Hiram Bingham, guided by local farmers, navigated the dense tropical forests of southern Peru and came across the ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites ... All trekkers must go with an organized group or guide; Llama Path and Alpaca Expeditions are popular, reputable options.