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A trompe l'oeil mural remembers the original colonial building that once stood here.

Founded by a Basque immigrant, Mexico City's oldest bakery has a history dating back to 1870.

A series of mosaics in Mexico City's Historic Center celebrate the Basque Country's "eighth province"—its diaspora.

This stately clock was gifted from China's last imperial government to the people of Mexico.

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

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

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

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

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

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

A delightful museum devoted to the history of books.

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

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

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

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.