Machu Picchu, the royal retreat of the Incan emperor ... where a visitor can anticipate the sun with nothing more than a llama grazing in the distance. "As the golden rays slip down Huayna Picchu ...

Trekking with llamas in the Andes is an exceptional way to explore the gorgeous alpine landscapes of South America ...

Machu Picchu was only one of many cities ... built by engineers and laborers working with bronze and stone tools and llamas. At the height of the Inca Empire, it integrated nearly ten million ...

The outside world first learned of Machu Picchu in 1911, when American explorer Hiram Bingham, guided by local farmers, navigated the dense tropical forests of southern Peru and came across the ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites ... All trekkers must go with an organized group or guide; Llama Path and Alpaca Expeditions are popular, reputable options.