Many millions of years ago, a section of ocean was isolated in what would become the Andes. When it eventually receded, it ...

For centuries, the 5,200 mystery holes scattered across the Peruvian Andes have baffled archaeologists. These pits, each ...

When Uriel plans his work schedule late in summer near his village in the Peruvian mountains, his first decision is usually ...

Archaeologists uncover how ancient holes in Peru’s Andes may have formed a marketplace used for trade and record-keeping.

Sophie is in Peru as part of a visit to South and Central America, which also includes stops in Panama, Guatemala and Belize.

If you’re headed for Machu Picchu, your tour company will most likely use as its base camp this lively city of 430,000, perched at the head of a narrow valley in the Peruvian Andes. At 3400m above sea ...

While the world is full of spectacular cities that draw tourists in their millions, at the other end of the scale are settlements that won't be found on many people's bucket lists anytime soon. One ...

The organisers of the Piolet d’Or mountaineering award have published the 'big list' of most significant and innovative climbs carried out in 2024. The honoured ascents will receive the Piolets d'Or ...

Dr. Freeman is a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. President Dina Boluarte this month became the third Peruvian leader to be impeached in five years. With an ...

Peru's interim president Jose Jeri declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and nearby Callao from midnight Tuesday to tackle spiraling crime, authorising army deployment alongside police. The ...