Peru's Cusco region now counts five Hierarchy 4 tourism resources—Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Historic Center of Cusco, the Temple of St. Peter the Apostle of Andahuaylillas, and the Saqsaywaman ...

Peru’s Ministry of Culture has said that Machu Picchu is open to the public again. The historic site, which is also the most popular place for tourists to visit in Peru, had been closed for almost a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. Jun 26, 2024, 02:27pm EDT The city of Cusco was designated a UNESCO ...

Cusco, Peru is home to some of Latin America’s top tourist destinations, including the ancient Incan estate Machu Picchu. Tourism is a critical industry for Peru. In 2013 it was responsible for 13% of ...

According to legend, this plaza once marked the exact center of the Inca Empire, earning Cusco the nickname "the navel of the world." After Spanish conquistadors conquered the city in the early 1500s, ...

Peruvian firefighters were fighting to contain a forest fire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu on Thursday, as the blaze threatened to close in on the ancient city high in the Andean mountains. The ...

UNESCO Peru, in collaboration with the Peruvian state, has committed to improving levels of prosperity, equality, and equity within the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development ...