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The plaque outside explaining the site's history

Santiago, Chile

Londres 38

The site of detentions and torture under the Pinochet regime in Chile is now a memorial.

Monument to the Indigenous People

Santiago, Chile

Monument to the Indigenous People

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

Artists display their wares along Caminito.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Caminito

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

Mafalda in San Telmo, 2009.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mafalda Monument

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

The mausoleum of General San Martín.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mausoleum of José de San Martín

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

Central Rotunda

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Palacio Barolo

A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid0

Buenos Aires, Argentina

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Cementerio de la Recoleta

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cementerio de la Recoleta

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

The Tomb of Rufina Cambacérès

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Tomb of Rufina Cambacérès

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading

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.

Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

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.

Escadaria Selarón Mosaic Steps

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Escadaria Selarón Mosaic Steps

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Parque Lage

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Parque Lage

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

Cannery Row Workers' Shacks

Monterey, California

Cannery Workers’ Shacks

The last remaining houses of a bygone world immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel “Cannery Row.”

Waldorf Hotel Apartments

Los Angeles, California

Waldorf Hotel Apartments

Apartment building was once posh playground to the Hollywood elite.

The front of the showroom on Ventura Boulevard.

Los Angeles, California

Casa de Cadillac

Glass-walled, mid-century modern showroom for cars, still in operation.

Townsquare in Western Town.
Permanently Closed

Agoura Hills, California

Western Town at Paramount Ranch

An Old West film set seen in countless TV shows and movies is open for the public to explore.

Likeness of Bob Hope in his memorial garden.

Los Angeles, California

Bob Hope Grave and Memorial Garden

The final resting place of one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented actors is on the grounds of a California Mission.

Circus Liquor sign

Los Angeles, California

Circus Liquor Clown

This iconic neon jester is a local landmark that you might recognize from his cameos in film and television.

Inside a former garage is a dusty recreation of a production office.

West Hollywood, California

Back Lot

Peek inside Howard Hughes' garage at this Hollywood-themed art installation.

Mel's hands and feet

Los Angeles, California

Mel Brooks Handprint

There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.

Th-th-th-that's all, folks!

Los Angeles, California

Mel Blanc’s Grave

The man who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more has a headstone reading, "That's all, folks!"

Hollywood Forever

Los Angeles, California

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Resting place of Hollywood's immortals is also site of summer film screenings.

Formosa Cafe

West Hollywood, California

Formosa Cafe

Located close to a movie studio lot, this restaurant has a long history of star-studded patronage.

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