Gaston County students recently traveled abroad to represent the greater Gastonia area in Santiago de Surco, Peru and Gotha, ...

Not many people can say they've visited even one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but if you're lucky enough to cross Machu Picchu off your list, you'll want to watch out for the llamas while ...

we got our first glimpse of Machu Picchu just another mile in the distance. We arrived at the famous Inca complex at about four PM and were greeted by some rowdy llamas. Most of the tourists had ...

The roaming llamas (babies too ... both of which can be easily accessed without any fuss or advance reservations, Machu Picchu can be explored without the help of a guide.

Llamas, ponchos, Machu Picchu and Paddington Bear, Peru is often encapsulated into cliches. But step beyond and you’ll discover a country of diverse landscapes — mountains, sea, desert and ...

who specializes in prehistoric rock art and has worked at the site since the llamas were unearthed in 2005. Choquequirao, or Choque to locals, is a cousin to the more visited Machu Picchu.

A llama is seen near the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru, in this December 2, 2014 file photo. (photo credit: REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil/Files) A diverse set of people hailing ...

No matter how much Peru tries to promote alternative archaeological sites in the country, people still want to see Machu Picchu at least once in their life. It’s a genuine bucket-list classic ...