A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

What happens when you cross a mayor and a painter?

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

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.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

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.

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

This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

The hot chocolate here all stems from small, sustainable microproducers in Chiapas and Tabasco.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

CDMX's home for the world's culinary delights.

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

A massive yet whimsical statue pays homage to the art and joy of "flight."

This colorful, ornately-decorated cemetery sits next to a quiet cove known as "the beach of the dead."

Tucked along a river are enigmatic stone carvings created thousands of years ago.