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.

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

A mouldering Colombian bull ring stands as a reminder of the country's complicated relationship with a brutal sport.

This statue pays homage to a group of kids's childhood companion who once called the park home.

A park with one large cat sculpture and 15 smaller ones, all painted by different Colombian artists.

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

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

This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

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

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

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

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

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

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

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

Would you dare to dangle from a great height in a wooden basket?

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

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

This unusual monument shows a naked Simón Bolívar stripped of clothing, medals, and swords.

Largest monument in Colombia depicts 14 lancers who drove back an army.