Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Peru, where vibrant culture and awe-inspiring landscapes await. In Cusco, immerse yourself in history at the Koricancha temple, Plaza Mayor, and the artists’ ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu, this famous four-day hike is not for the faint of heart. That said, recent travelers say the laborious trek pays off with gorgeous scenery ...

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Inca Trail packing list: What I'm glad I packed — and what I wish I left behind (Photo via Kayla Kuefler). I am in my hiking era. Last summer, I trekked 500 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago, and ...

We arrive in Cusco, Peru, with several hours to kill before hotel check-in, so we do what we came here for — we start walking ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

In 2021, Evolution Treks Peru debuted an all-women Machu Picchu trek, on which the porters, guides and clients are all women (Credit: Evolution Treks Peru) Until recently, only men were porters on the ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Eighteen of the Wisdom Walkers trekked more ...

Until recently, only men were porters on the trail to Machu Picchu. Now, women are finding new opportunities – and equality – on the famed trek. In the darkness of her small bedroom in Peru's Sacred ...