Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

Temporary Burning Man sculpture made of two 18-wheelers.

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.

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

Death rituals and sacrifice inside a Peruvian megalith.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

Did Inca children also slide down these smooth rocky slopes above Cusco?

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

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

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

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

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

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

A pretty park of over 1,600 olive trees that grew from just three saplings brought over from Spain.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.

Visit Lima’s one-stop-shop for sustainably sourced and produced Peruvian chocolate.

Some of the best Chinese-Vietnamese fusion can be found at outposts of this homegrown empire.

Houston’s oldest continuously-operating Tex-Mex restaurant has been a community hub since 1941.

Two James Beard Award-winning chefs are putting their own spin on Filipino favorites in a food market stall.

The largest underground pedestrian tunnel system in the U.S. mostly caters to the people working in the offices above, but provides a great, air-conditioned way to traverse the city.

A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.