Like many of life’s great adventures, our trek into Peru’s Colca Canyon was born not of careful planning but from a spontaneous impulse. It was our first day in Cabanaconde, a small town nestled in a ...

This is one trek you shouldn't miss. kovgabor79/Getty Images While it's true the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu might be the most famous trek in Peru, Cañon del Colca (or Colca Canyon) is another you need ...

Colca Canyon, located in southern Peru, is among the deepest canyons on Earth, plunging more than 3,000 meters between ...

From LAX, American Airlines and LAN offer connecting service (change of plane) to Arequipa via Lima, Peru. For a more economical option, consider booking your first leg from LAX to Lima, then booking ...

COLCA CANYON, PERU—Like many of life’s great adventures, our trek into Colca Canyon was born not of careful planning but from a spontaneous impulse. It was our first day in Cabanaconde, a small town ...

The condor's longevity may explain why the Incas believed the birds to be immortal. One popular legend tells that when a condor starts to feel old, it will commit suicide by launching into flight from ...

Reporting from Arequipa, Peru — Some people head to Peru to climb Incan ruins; some go to sip pisco sours. Me, I went for the birds. The very big birds. Peru contains a staggering 10% of the world’s ...

Beyond Machu Picchu, these destinations reveal a side of the country that most visitors miss—from volcanic cities and canyon villages to sacred lakes and jungle getaways. As an alternative to visiting ...