Imagine a world where the Americas were not connected—a time when wild Pacific waters crashed against scattered islands, and ...

including South America. The first of these, which came in eighth place, was Choquequirao, an ancient Incan city perched high above Peru’s Apurímac River. It’s known as Machu Picchu’s ...

Ancient ruins, stunning scenery, delicious local cuisines, and untouched wild coastlines with pristine sandy beaches are just some of the reasons people visit South America. One country attracting ...

Are you planning a trip to South America? Do you need help figuring out where to go ... And the beauty of the natural climate and ancient civilization feels otherworldly. To help you along your ...

Rapa Nui, located 3,700 km west of South America and known for its massive stone figures called moai, was settled some time after the interbreeding 800 years ago.

Learn about our Editorial Policies. With nothing but a floating patch of vegetation and the wind at their backs, a prehistoric primate lineage crossed the Atlantic from Africa to South America ...

While Machu Picchu and all-things-Inca deservedly make South America’s third largest country a bucket-list staple, there are a world of Peruvian experiences beyond the ancient that are worth ...