a water supply, and readily available building materials), but all resulted from one factor: fault lines. The Inca citadel of ...

The fabled route leading to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks – but it's also plagued by ...

plus Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, from £4395pp, based on two sharing. Includes flights, private transfers, ...

The ancient cities of Pompeii and El Dorado offer a window into the past, showcasing the mysterious events that led to their ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and ...

Machu Picchu, the royal retreat of the Incan emperor Pachacuti, sits atop the Urubamba Valley in Peru. Meaning "Old Mountain" in the Quechua Indian language, the complex was constructed in the ...

The structures at Machu Picchu are the best-known of the Incan ... “Primarily because the Inca controlled water,” Fiori says: They observed its natural course and directed it, preventing ...

Machu Picchu was the perfect destination for us ... Often, we had to maneuver around fresh rockfall. A heavy stream of water flowed down from the mountaintop perpendicular to the road, creating ...

The mountain valley offers views over rugged canyons, surrounded by palm trees and cacti, and has been likened to Macchu Picchu.