Places anthonyjp Wants to Go

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

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.

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

Legends of treasure and spirits flow from this this fairy tale-like oasis.

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

A display of hand-built replicas of the legendary vessels used by Patagonian and Antarctic explorers.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

No one knows for sure why this town's dead refuse to rot.

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

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

A museum showcasing the history of sugarcane with a rich history.

This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

Ripped apart by a bomb in 1993, the shell of Pablo Escobar's infamous vacation house still stands.

What was once the longest suspension bridge in Latin America was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

This exceptional home was a 32-year labor of love by a man determined to build his wife the most beautiful stone house in the world.

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

Southern Mexico under the influence of mushrooms, ceremony and celebrity.

This amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones.