Places brucestanek Wants to Go

A quiet alpine lake where hikers pass alpacas and an old brewery.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

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

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.