Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima's Hypocenter
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
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Barcelona, Spain
Sagrada Família
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
Park Güell
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Seville, Spain
Casa de Pilatos (Pilate's House)
A 16th-century Andalusian palace.
Seville, Spain
Metropol Parasol
The world's largest wooden structure.
Havana, Cuba
La Plaza de la Revolución
A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.
Belize
Great Blue Hole
A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.
Guatemala
Lago de Atitlán
Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.
Copán Ruinas, Honduras
Hieroglyphic Stairway of Copán
This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.
Cartagena, Colombia
The Palace of the Inquisition
This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.
Santa Catalina, Colombia
The Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of The Inca
The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.
Urubamba, Peru
Moray
Huge stone depressions which may have acted as an Incan agricultural experiment.
Manaus, Brazil
Teatro Amazonas in Manaus
A beautiful opera house in the heart of Amazonia has recently restarted performances after a 90-year hiatus.
Manaus, Brazil
Encontro das Águas (Meeting of Waters)
This striking, two-toned confluence of rivers is visible from space.
Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina
Iguazu Falls
A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba Botanical Gardens
Solitary monument dedicated to the beauty of nature.
Niterói, Brazil
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Escadaria Selarón Mosaic Steps
A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ilha Fiscal
This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading
This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo Pedestrian Signal Lights
The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.
