After a tour around Llactapata, one of many Inca and pre Inca settlements along the trail, we started our ascent. When going uphill, the youngsters, Antonio and Line, tended to lead with Ruben.

You'll likely start your journey near KM 82 along the Cusco-Aguas Calientes railway and then follow the trail's zigzagging path toward the "lost city." The three-night journey pays off with the ...

Time to lace up those hiking boots and get ready for your next adventure find your pick from the best hiking trails around ...

The government said it closed the site, and the Inca trail hike leading up to it, to protect tourists and citizens. Hundreds of people who were stuck for hours at the foot of the 15th Century Inca ...

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 ...

Also, keep in mind, if you're planning to hike the Inca Trail, your tour operator will take care of your tickets for you. It's possible to see the whole site in one (long) day; take the train in ...