In the rugged and majestic Andes Mountains of Peru, a remarkable story has unfolded, one that intertwines the forces of nature, human discovery, and the profound impacts of climate change.

Spanish and Peruvian researchers analyzed the soil four years after a major wildfire in Arequipa, finding severe organic ...

A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation hindering ecosystem recovery ...

In the northern Peruvian Andes, an ancient ceremonial megalith dating back 4,750 years ago has been discovered. The circular stone plaza is cited as one of the oldest megalithic architecture ...

Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...

A town with a Budweiser House and a Schafferer Museum, where traditional dishes include brennsuppe and Wurst sausages, where ...

Caption A researcher collects a sample of bedrock from the Queshque Glacier in the Peruvian Andes Mountains. The samples show tropical glaciers have retreated to their smallest size in more than ...

Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative ... retreating glaciers in the high-altitude Peruvian Andes. The deglaciated soils are ...

Paddington's in Peru! Here's what to pack and what to expect for your Amazon River cruise in Peru (and why you might not want ...