Huayna Picchu Mountain, also known as Wayna Picchu, is the big mountain you see in the famous photos of Machu Picchu, the classic postal pictures. Its peak rises at 2,693 meters (8,835 feet), and it's located on the north side of Machu Picchu. The hi…

The eternal spirit of the Andes. High above, where oxygen thins and silence takes over, a sacred giant rules the sky. This species, long seen as a sign of power, freedom, and spirituality, has inspired legends, songs, and rituals for thousands of yea…

Everyone knows Machu Picchu. Very few have heard of Vilcabamba, the last capital of the rebel Incas. While Cusco was falling, a new power center rose in the jungle, one that did not surrender, challenged Spanish rule, and resisted to the very end. Vi…

This trek has fewer tourists, more culture, and leads to the same destination: Machu Picchu. The Lares trek is the alternative that few know about, yet everyone should experience. You walk along ancestral routes, share stories with Quechua communitie…