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A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

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

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

The first memorial dedicated solely to the Black troops who fought for the Union.

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

An innovative attempt to break a siege in the American Civil War still scars the earth today.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

George Lucas donated this park to honor the birthplace of his two biggest movie franchises.

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

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

The Swiss artist's bulbous and overgrown shape-shifting sculpture controversially graces the center of Bern.

The lighthouse central to the 1980s horror classic "The Fog" is, in fact, located in one of the foggiest areas of the Pacific Coast.

Colombia's first concrete structure doubles as a replica of Versaille's Petit Trianon Belvedere and a symbol for development.

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

Nevada's largest cactus collection stands outside a candy mogul's small factory.