From the Colca Canyon to Macchu Pichu to exploring cities and the Amazon rainforest, here are the best tours in Peru to tick ...

Peruvian mining sector worker Frank Monzón was aware of the risks, but the lure of gold deep in the Andean rock of northern ...

Peregrine falcons in a nest box atop the Nebraska State Capitol on Sunday morning, April 27, 2025. (Screenshot of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission livestream) LINCOLN — The “peregrine ...

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 2,500-year-old secret drug room filled with hollowed-out bird bones containing ...

That includes ancient Egypt, as well as ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures. The Urarina people who live in ...

The Madeira River, the largest tributary of the Amazon, has been losing water flow over the last 20 years while facing severe ...

‘There’s no way you have gone all the way to South America to go bird watching’, a friend replied to my ... The city, which ...

Prior to my trip, I’d never given much thought to this country of wild extremes; it seems everyone around my age prefers to ...

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Peru: Home to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the vibrant city of Cusco, and the stunning landscapes of the Andes Mountains, Peru offers a journey through history and natural beauty. Iceland ...

Cynthia Slagter is currently director of off-campus programs at Calvin, where she oversees the Semester in Peru and other study abroad experiences. Prior to that role, she spent over 20 years as ...

Maca originates in the Andes mountains. It is a common ingredient ... A 2024 review of studies explains that one traditional use for maca in Peru is to lower systolic blood pressure.