Places deriverative Wants to Go

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

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

The devil masks on display at this small museum are part of an annual festival that has been taking place for centuries.

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

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

These unusual stone structures are actually fish traps crafted by an ancient civilization.

The former epicenter of the Ecuadorian textile industry, turned museum.

Using primarily recycled materials, artists transformed this house into a colorful piece of art.

This secret museum features saintly relics and the remains of historic figures assassinated in the 19th century.

A park of winding trails and archaeological sites, offering a rare connection to Quito’s pre-Hispanic past.

The private collection of tile gathered by an architect over 40 years.

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

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

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

The Sun, Moon, and stars peacefully coexist with animals, humans, and their tools at this surprising sculpture park.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

This small island off the coast of Uruguay hosts the largest colony of sea lions and fur seals in the southern hemisphere.

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

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

This wonderful rock formation constitutes the first geopark in Uruguay.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

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

Because sometimes the most efficient route from A to B isn't a straight line.