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How to spend a perfect two weeks in Peru

Forget the backpacking trail — instead take in jaw-dropping scenery and the wonders of the Inca Empire aboard heavenly riverboats and luxury bells-and-whistles trains

Evening Standard · Oct 31

This Colombian river cruise just added a Machu Picchu land extension

AmaWaterways is the only major cruise line on the Magdalena River and now guests can extend their journey into Peru

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Inca Trail Closure Drags On: Storms and Two Worker Deaths Push Machu Picchu's Reopening to a Third Deadline

A second Inca Trail reopening deadline has passed after storms and two porter deaths near Machu Picchu. A new decision on Routes 1-3 is due Aug. 30.

Latin Times · Aug 30

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Peru Shuts the Inca Trail as Storm-Driven Landslides Threaten the Road to Machu Picchu

Peru shut the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu after landslides hit 11 spots on the route. Trains and buses still run. Refunds are available.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Australian tourist trekking Machu Picchu dies after plunging 400m into ravine

Family says father of three always wanted to travel to Peru and learned Spanish to help with his trip to Machu Picchu

The Independent UK · May 22

The controversy surrounding new £500 million Machu Picchu airport

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Will a controversial new airport ruin Machu Picchu?

Plans to build a runway at Chinchero have been seen as contentious – but some say development is vital to the Sacred Valley. Destination expert Chris Moss investigates

The Independent UK · Apr 7

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One dead and 40 injured in head-on train collision near Machu Picchu

At least 20 people are said to be seriously injured

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Tourist trains to Machu Picchu crash, killing one and injuring dozens

The deceased has been identified as a railway worker

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

The Observer view on overtourism: sometimes, the planet’s hotspots are best left unvisited

From Everest to Machu Picchu, we can’t get enough of those ‘must-see’ places. It’s time to show some restraint

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

From Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valleys: Why Peru stands out as a favorite world destination

Viajes NG says that readers mention the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Cuzco and the Sacred Valley as Peru's top landmarks

Latin Times · Apr 19, 2024

Exploring The World's Top 10 Mysterious Lost Cities

Discover ancient wonders like Machu Picchu, Petra, and Angkor Wat in this exploration of lost cities.

In Peru’s Andes, anger hardens as fast election hopes fade

Protests and roadblocks in Peru's southern Andes have hardened after Congress failed to bring forward elections, jamming up much of the region, which is rich in copper and historic Incan sites like Machu Picchu.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Peru arrests 200 in Lima; Machu Picchu ordered closed as protests flare

Peruvian police arrested over 200 people accused of illegally entering the campus of a major Lima university, while authorities in Cusco shut the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca trail as deadly anti-government protests spread nationwide.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2023

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WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government that have left dozens of people dead since they began a month ago spread through the south of the Andean country.

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

10 amazing travel photos to inspire you for holidays including Thailand and Italy

Beautiful photos of travel destinations including Venice, Machu Picchu, Prague and Krabi have been revealed and they're going to make you want to book a holiday immediately

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2022

Tourists trapped by Peru protests at Machu Picchu evacuated by helicopter

Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo had blocked train tracks near Inca citadel with rocks

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2022

More Than 170 Aussies Contact Embassy In Peru After Protests Leave Them Stuck At Machu Picchu

“There’s actually no roads that come in and out of this town.”

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Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Hundreds of tourist get stuck in Machu Picchu as UK government issues warning

Around 800 tourists were stuck in UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu with food supplies running low after violent protests broke out on the streets of Peru

Motor1 · Nov 22, 2022

Pack Of Porsche 911 Safaris Finish Epic 6,800-Mile South American Trip

The cars visited Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Atacama Desert, and the Uyuni Salt Flats – the world's largest.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

Action Against Hunger: Angela Hartnett, Poppy O’Toole and Sally Abe raise almost £200k on Machu Picchu trek

The journey was the latest of the charity’s “Ambassador’s Challenges”, which have raised more than £1m since 2014

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022

Peru bus crash: Four dead and 16 injured in crash near Machu Picchu

A busload of tourists crashed on the return from Machu Picchu leaving four dead and three in intensive care

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

Peru's Machu Picchu threatened by wildfire

Peruvian firefighters were fighting to contain a forest fire near the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu on Thursday, as the blaze threatened to close in on the ancient city high in the Andean mountains.

Zenger · May 31, 2022

Optimus Prime: Newly Discovered Lizard Species In Machu Picchu Named After Transformers Character

Every day, around 3,000 tourists visit the high-altitude ruins that are considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2022

Peru inflation protests grip tourist capital Cuzco, gateway to Machu Picchu

Peruvians were protesting rapidly rising prices in the Andean city of Cuzco on Tuesday, in spite of a truce agreement that will see embattled President Pedro Castillo travel to the city later in the week to try to find ways to reduce costs.

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