Peru

• 1 Through the Clouds to Machu Picchu


  

Until 1911 the ruins of Machu Picchu were a secret lost to the world at large. Nobody would have imagined that among the inaccessible ravines of the Cordillera de los Andes mountain range lay hidden...

• 2 The most romantic destinations for lovers

  It's that time of year again, when Valentine's Day looms and love is on everyone's lips. Maybe you think February 14th is just another date on the calendar, but there are plenty who will be using it as...

• 3 Las Casitas del Colca: 'little houses' with spectacular views
  Las Casitas del Colca offers the most luxurious accommodation in the region: a score of  stylish casitas – 'little houses' – individual cottages, each with spacious lounge area and bathroom,...

• 4 Colca Canyon: where the condor flies
  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...