For a scenic trip to the Andes, head to this charming tourist-friendly and white-walled city with a vibrant culture that is ...

Set in the Andes Mountains, the site was once an estate ... High above the site is Intipunku (or the Sun Gate), where hikers on the Inca Trail arrive. All others arrive via the main entrance ...

From the ancient trails of the Incas to the snow-capped mountains of the Andes ... stepping into Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. This trek, which is fairly demanding, requires good preparation ...

Local legends among the Aymara people, who called the formation the “Devil’s Doorway,” warn that the gate is not to be entered lightly.