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

Alternatively, there's also the Sacred Valley. Considering that Cusco is located at a much higher altitude than both Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, a stop in destinations like Pisac (9,776 ...

This UNESCO site is an architectural marvel that Shawn Mendes recently visited. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

Since Machu Picchu and Cusco sit at high elevations, almost 8,000 feet above sea level, travelers should prepare for altitude sickness. Talk to your doctor before your trip to make sure your body ...

Due to its high and remote location, Machu Picchu requires some preparation, especially when visiting with children. If time permits, take a few days to acclimatize to the trail’s altitude that ...

You’ll also want to arrive a few days early and check out the other attractions in Cusco, if only because you'll need to acclimate to the altitude before starting your journey. Machu Picchu Day ...

To help you acclimatise to the altitude, there will be no talks until ... home of the largest collection of Machu Picchu artefacts in the world, which were returned by Yale University in 2011.

After four days of trekking the Inca Trail, I had just reached a pass where I had my first view of Machu Picchu. I thought I knew what to expect, but Machu Picchu is one of the few places in the ...