If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

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

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

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

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

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

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

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the Earth's surface.

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