make sure you've packed carefully — you don't want to be caught without the best things to use when you experience altitude sickness on a hike. Machu Picchu sits 7,972 feet above sea level ...

Since Machu Picchu and Cusco sit at high elevations, almost 8,000 feet above sea level, travelers should prepare for altitude sickness. Talk to your doctor before your trip to make sure your body ...

The promise of being able to reach the Sun Gate and take in that first view of Machu Picchu keeps them motivated ... This is a strenuous hike at a high altitude, traversing different landscapes ...

Even as a frequent traveler, there are a few things I wish I had known before visiting Peru to see Cusco, Macchu Picchu, and ...