Hiking through the Sacred Valley was exhausting, mentally challenging, and at times overwhelming. But standing above Machu Picchu made it worthwhile.

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Eighteen of the Wisdom Walkers trekked more ...

View of the Peruvian Andes near Cuzco - Lialina Olena/Shutterstock Machu Picchu isn't just Peru's most famous tourist attraction; the 15th-century Incan citadel is a wonder of the world, etched onto ...

Back in 2007 my brother and I hiked the Inca Trail through the Andes mountains of Peru to the ancient city of Machu Picchu, ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

Hiking is the best way to push your limits, get moving and feel the touch of nature. But it gets much more interesting when you travel to a completely new country and get familiar with an absolutely ...

In 2026, reaching Machu Picchu still means planning your route to Aguas Calientes—whether by train, trek, or budget backroads—and timing it with your entry ticket. PeruRail and Inca Rail remain the ...

Photo Credit: Peru Sacred Valley Pottery Co-op Welcome Female Traveler Interacting Flowers. Source: G Adventures Peru Sacred Valley Pottery Co-op Welcome Female Traveler Interacting Flowers. Source: G ...