JULIACA, PERU - Protests and roadblocks in Peru's southern Andes have hardened after Congress failed to bring forward ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three Chileans have opened a 400m new route on Urus, a 5,000m peak in Peru. Vicente Urzua, Maximiliano Arias, and Eduardo Tapia ...

The reconstructed head and torso of Peru’s most famous mummy was revealed in a ceremony Tuesday, unveiling what experts believe the teen girl might have looked like when she was alive. Produced by a ...

With an elevation of over 6,000m and treacherous routes to the summit, Mt. Artesonraju in the Peruvian Andes rarely sees ascents. The tragic deaths this month of an experienced climbing party show why ...

The species is given Endangered status in Peru and faces threats including infrastructure collisions, illegal use in folklore events, and wildlife trafficking, researchers said. Photo by David ...

This is part of a collection of stories spotlighting deeply rooted—yet sometimes less exposed—crafts hubs around the world and how to experience them. Read more here. Picture the proportions of a ...

For centuries, the 5,200 mystery holes scattered across the Peruvian Andes have baffled archaeologists. These pits, each approximately 1-2 feet wide and up to 2 feet deep, span an area of about 1.5 ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) – A Peruvian rescue team has found the bodies of three young American mountaineers, including a student from Brigham Young University, killed during an icy climb high in the Andes ...

A German court is set to rule Wednesday - tomorrow - on a groundbreaking climate lawsuit that could set a global precedent. Here are the details. A Peruvian farmer is suing a major energy company, ...