At an incredible 5,800 metres (19,000ft) above sea level, this road has been declared the world's highest and climbs up the ...

The top highest roads in the world, offering rugged terrain, high-altitude passes, and access to remote cultural and natural ...

The bathroom habits of a lesser-known cousin to the llama are helping researchers better understand how ecosystems adapt to ...

Noctourism, or nighttime tourism, is on the rise. For stunning dark skies, fascinating wildlife, and more, head to one of ...

The plateau causes a variety of issues for any pilot unlucky enough ... San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina to Santiago, Chile Finishing strong in Chile, the Andes mountains again cause turbulence on ...

Image by jamcgraw via Depositphotos. The Chilean Flamingo, with its characteristic pink plumage and elegant presence, inhabits numerous saline and alkaline lakes throughout the high-altitude Andean ...

A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient labyrinthine system of tunnels hidden beneath the Peruvian city of Cusco, a former Inca stronghold nestled in the Andes mountains. The tunnel ...

Among the most turbulent routes are those crossing the Andes and the Himalayas, such as Mendoza to Santiago and Kathmandu to Lhasa. High peaks, unpredictable weather, and strong air currents ...

The route passes over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which contributes to frequent turbulence ... The flight experiences moderate turbulence, primarily influenced by the proximity to the Andes and the ...

"Flying over the Andes, especially between Mendoza and Santiago ... The flight crosses through high-altitude regions and turbulent air currents, especially near the Tibetan Plateau, which makes this ...

Andean condor flying over the Andes mountain range ... The majestic yak is an iconic symbol of the Tibet Plateau and surrounding areas. These large, long-haired bovids are indispensable to the local ...