Peru’s Machu Picchu continues to mystify and intrigue its visitors (yours-truly included) and scholars — even a century after Hiram Bingham first introduced the legendary Inca ruins to the rest of the world. Most recently, a group of Peruvian archeologists discovered a unique tomb located on a hillside at the ancient city. Its placement — high into the hillside — and structure — made from large, cut stones — sets [...]
We have updated information regarding the re-opening of access to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Town (also called Aguas Calientes). Following up on our blog post from earlier this month — there are changes to the original schedule that may affect your upcoming Peru trip. The short version: The damage on the lengthy, “backroad route” was greater than originally predicted, and the anticipated Feb. 22 re-open date of Machu Picchu [...]
UPDATE: As of Feb. 22, 2010, there are changes to the original schedule regarding re-opening access to Machu Picchu. Click here for details. Many of you are familiar with the heavy rainfall that hit southern Peru at the end of January. Peru is no stranger to such downpours, but this season the rainfall that hit the region, flooded the Vilcanota and Urumbama river and caused mudslides that made headlines for [...]
