With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.

This high-Andean reserve protects the graceful vicuña that was nearly hunted to extinction for its precious wool.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

A jungle cave in Peru of unknown depths, otherworldly sounds, and strange nocturnal birds that navigate by echolocation.

The world's largest clay lick, where parrots gather to snack.

A colorful Peruvian city of the dead.

Lima’s Museum of Anthropology is lined with thousands of elongated human craniums.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.

A remarkable geological formation resembling a forest made of stone.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.