A jewel of the Mexico city skyline now slowly crumbles after surviving an earthquake.

This tiny garden was built specifically to provide a place of peace and serenity away from the busy city streets.

The stoutest tree in the world.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

This one-window stand has been home to a giant vat of slowly simmering meats and an array of unique tacos for almost 50 years.

An ode to a chess-loving diplomat.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

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

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.