It's pretty common to think you're seeing a mirage at some point when you travel in South America. Teeming with tremendous ruins, beaches, and wildlife, you wouldn't blame yourself for blinking in ...

Anyone who has ever visited Peru will tell you two of the most popular places in the country are Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. Both destinations feature staggering, mountain views, rugged terrain...

Lovers of intrigue would do well to plan a trip to Nazca, Peru. The flat brown plains and dry mountaintops certainly don’t recommend themselves for stunning photographs, but this province in South ...

Most people head to Peru to hike Machu Picchu, but that's not the only legendary trek in the country. Not by a long shot. The Ausangate Peak is a monument of natural power and beauty, and many devo...

A wild continent full of sweeping jungle, sprawling mountains, colorful culture, interesting architecture, and natural wonders that’ll leave you breathless, there’s a reason backpackers and luxury ...

A land of extremes, from the driest desert to the highest waterfall in the world, South America is ablaze with natural wonders and one of the most biodiverse continents on earth. A treasure trove f...

Peru is known as the “Land of the Incas” since it was home to the once thriving pre-Columbian civilization that dominated the region for several hundred years. It was the jewel of the Spanish Empir...

There's a vacation and then there's a journey. Make no mistake; Manchu Picchu is not a vacation. You certainly can do it in luxury lodges, on vista trains and with DLSR cameras, but that's not the ...

Arguably the most iconic world heritage site on Earth, Machu Picchu has been a source of wonder and intrigue for years. Originally constructed as an elaborate estate for the 15th century emperor Pa...

Hiking the Inca Trail through the Andes takes you along ancient ruins on the most popular hiking trail in South America. Crossing the 125-square mile Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary showcases mou...