The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions ...

Since 2002, the Peruvian government has required tourists to have a permit and a guide to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Only licensed guiding companies can obtain permits, so it's vital to do ...

Embarking on this high-altitude adventure, given my severe chronic illness, was challenging but completely worth it ...

Follow in the footsteps of your favourite on-screen characters on a ‘set-jetting’ adventure — be it from the lush terraces of ...

The Washington, DC-bound widebody aircraft – operating as flight UA613 – suddenly dropped in altitude, according to accounts posted on social media. Shared images show the aircraft’s cabin ...

Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at [email protected].

Few historic sites enjoy a backdrop quite as jaw-dropping as Peru’s Machu Picchu. Often heralded as South America’s greatest tourist attraction, this high-altitude archaeological site will quite ...

If you've ever dreamed of visiting Machu Picchu—one of the seven wonders of the world—you've probably heard about the breathtaking views, ancient history, and, let's be real, the steep costs of ...

The promise of being able to reach the Sun Gate and take in that first view of Machu Picchu keeps them motivated ... This is a strenuous hike at a high altitude, traversing different landscapes ...

This country has it all, whether you’re hiking through the ruins of Machu Picchu or exploring the depths of the Amazon rainforest. The post From Machu Picchu to Lima: The ideal times to visit Peru’s ...