In Peru, discovery of ancient ruins outpaces authorities' ability to care for them. July 29, 2023 5:01 AM ET. By . John Otis Enlarge this image.

With its centuries-old ruins and striking mountains, the Amazonas region of northern Peru has no shortage of thrills.

LIMA, Peru — Although the top tourist destination in Peru is the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, the capital Lima also holds a treasure trove of ancient ruins ...

The top tourist destination in Peru is the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Not so well known is that the capital Lima also holds many ancient ruins — so many that that they can't all be taken ...

These Ancient Ruins in Peru Have Reopened After More Than a Year's Closure. The Llaqta de Kuélap ruins in the Andes Mountains pre-date Machu Picchu. By Rachel Chang. September 4, 2023 ...

Peru's ancient ruins become sanctuaries for Lima's threatened geckos - now conservationists and archaeologists fight to protect them. Story by James Hall • 6mo ...

If you're traveling on a budget, a city in the Peruvian Andes is a perfect choice for lovers of ancient history, Spanish colonial architecture, and more.

At the base of an ancient pyramid in Peru, archaeologists knelt and painstakingly brushed away the rocky soil covering some ruins. The circular structure that reemerged turned out to be a 4,000 ...