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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.

Peru: Dancing with the dead

On the first day of November each year, families from across Peru congregate in a gigantic graveyard in Lima to connect with their ancestors ... many even spend the night there.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The Lost City of the Incas, perched high in the Peruvian Andes, continues to inspire awe in visitors more than 500 years after it was deserted by those who created it.

Cusco, Peru

This city in the Peruvian Andes is an important economic hub for the local indigenous people, the Quechua and a popular gathering point for travellers heading to the famed lost city of the Incas - Machu Picchu.

Peru: Cycling on high

Breathtaking scenery and muscle-numbing climbs greeted Deborah Telford on a tour through Peru.

The Inca Trail, Peru

A rocky climb to Machu Picchu adds excitement to the exploration of this world wonder, which was discovered in 1911.