A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

A pocket of serenity in hectic Buenos Aires, complete with a peaceful courtyard and massive library.

A memorial to the victims of Argentina's "Dirty War."

The house of a former Argentinian president stands protected within a large glass case.

As one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams this plant took two countries to get built.

An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

A small but industrious mining operation that allows visitors to touch precious gems while they are still in the rock.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements.

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

A replica of a famous Greek statue adorns the front of the unusual home of architect and alchemist Humberto Pittamiglio.

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

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

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

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

This historic Union Pacific Railroad depot is a stunning symbol of American post-Civil War progress.