An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

As one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams this plant took two countries to get built.

Its collection details the experiences of the largest Japanese community outside Japan.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

The largest open-air contemporary art center in South America is a unique experience in the Atlantic Forest.

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

One of the oldest colonial buildings still standing in South America.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Thought to be the only herd of feral horses in Africa and one of the most isolated populations in the world.

Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

This historic observatory was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.