On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient Inca ruins in Peru. The explorer chopped his way ...

Machu Picchu: The Inca's Vanished Empire High in the ... Tikal Deep in the rainforests of Guatemala lie the awe-inspiring ruins of Tikal, an ancient Mayan city that once ruled a sprawling empire.

On an island in Lake Titicaca that was sacred to the ancient Tiwanaku ... and historians have located ruins of roughly a dozen royal estates built by at least six Inca kings.

If you're traveling on a budget, a city in the Peruvian Andes is a perfect choice for lovers of ancient history, Spanish ...

Clear skies mean hikers will have incredible views of the mountains and Inca ruins. May and June are the best months because the crowds are smaller on the trails than July through September.

The Inca Trail is one of the world's most renowned hikes. This iconic route winds through breathtaking Andean scenery and ...

(David Edgar/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0) The ancient civilization ... predates the Inca culture, which also stood out in astronomy, for more than 1,000 years. Because the ruins of Chankillo attributed ...

Trek the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, witnessing breathtaking views from Inti Punku and exploring ancient ruins. For the ultimate adventure, hike to Rainbow Mountain’s vibrant peaks and capture ...

“It’s a testament to Incan ingenuity and one of the most breathtaking ... Anyone interested in ancient history, nature, and adventure should see Machu Picchu, as you’ll learn about how ...