Places Alpy Wants to Go

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

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

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

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

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

The devil masks on display at this small museum are part of an annual festival that has been taking place for centuries.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

Ecuador's first Catholic church was built by Spanish conquistadors in 1534.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.

This unimaginably large pile of sand near Nazca is one of the tallest dunes in the world.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

Sleep in a glass pod dangling off a cliff.