Machu Picchu is an archaeological wonder. It's also at nearly 8,000 feet. So it's important to know what to expect in terms of weather, closures, and crowds.

The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions of people trek to the 15th-century Citadel to see a well-preserved Incan ...

Only an hour into a one-day trek on the Inca Trail and I’m already doubting myself. The 12 kilometres to Machu Picchu started out flat but I’ve been climbing what feels like an endless set of stairs ...

I became a travel planner specializing in South America after moving to Chile from the US in 2014. After 10 years working in the New York City hospitality industry, I wanted to explore more of the ...