Most first-time travelers to Peru head straight for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, perhaps pausing in Lima for fresh ceviche, but rarely venture further. Yet beyond the well-trodden paths lies a ...

An Australian tourist has died after falling into a ravine whilst hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.

An Australian man has died after falling several hundred metres into an abyss while hiking on the Inca Trail in Peru.

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.

Victoria Police has confirmed one of its members, Matthew Paton, died after a fall while trekking the Inca Trail in Peru. Victoria Police. Victoria Police shared a statement from ...

Bursting with ancient mysteries and rugged Andean culture, the Inca Trail is an unforgettable hike to experience in Peru. Once the main passageway for the Inca to enter Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail is ...

There’s nothing more humbling on the Inca Trail than trudging along, proud of your progress, only to have porters fly past you with massive packs strapped to their backs. While you’re gasping for ...

Matt Paton has been remembered by his colleagues as someone who loved "travelling, exploring historic sites and cultures".

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As an alternative to visiting Machu Picchu, travelers can opt to explore other places in Peru, like Arequipa, surrounded by five ...