But there's more to this record-holding mountain town than its title, and intrepid tourists should proceed with caution. Although La Rinconada is just a short distance from Peru's capital city, La Paz ...

At the foot of Peru’s highest mountain, the town of Yungay was once a thriving regional capital with 20,000 residents. Then in May 1970, disaster struck.

Embrace the spirit of solo adventure as I tackle my first high-altitude hike on the stunning Rainbow Mountain in Peru. This ...