The nation’s massive copper deposits are key to meeting growing global demand. A battle has emerged over who gets to mine and ...

Ever since the Upamayo Dam on Peru’s Lake Chinchaycocha was built in 1932, floods have become a frequent occurrence in the ...

Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing ...

Narrated by Tom Hanks, NBC's The Americas continues tonight with a new episode! Here's your preview/viewing guide for Ep. 6: ...

The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

The glaciers that sit high in the Andes—or Andean Mountain Range—extend through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and ...

HUARAZ, Peru (Reuters) - In the high Andes of northern Peru, the morning sun rises over glaciers in the Cordillera Blanca mountains that loom above the city of Huaraz, an awe-inspiring sight ...

HUARAZ, Peru (Reuters) - In the high Andes of northern Peru, the morning sun rises over glaciers in the Cordillera Blanca mountains that loom above the city of Huaraz, an awe-inspiring sight tainted ...

Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to include information about “Citizen Ruth: Environmental Warrior,” a film about the life of Ruth Wright. Often called the “mother of Boulder’s ...

With its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, ancient ruins, and incredible mountain ... Peru" since "most of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu will be green and lush." If you plan to explore the ...

Set where the Peruvian Andes meet the Amazon Basin, its location is spectacular. Walk through the ruins and discover stone terraces and temples amid mountains ... as Peru’s capital city buzzes ...