Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the Earth's surface.

Colorful lights and mirror-like brine pools create trippy illusions within the historic mine.

An ancient city hidden in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

The last remnant of a controversial statue at Cape Town University.

A collection of over 100 statues of people who fought for the freedom of South Africa.

It celebrates the four men from South Africa who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

A set of multi-story murals honor Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.