Choquequirao, Peru, emerges as a top travel destination for 2024, championed by The New York Times journalist David Feliba. Known as the “sister city” of Machu Picchu, Choquequirao reveals remote ruins and stunning landscapes, offering insights into Peru’s ancient history amidst tourism industry revival efforts.

The spectacular Incan citadel of Choquequirao receives fewer than 10,000 visitors a year. The catch: It’s a three- to four-day trek to get there. The government announced a $200 million investment in the site last year, with a plan to build a cable car and improve trails to boost tourism. A window may slowly be closing to reward a spirit of adventure with an enigmatic, ancient complex, surrounded by snowy peaks and wilderness, that feels entirely your own.