It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.

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.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

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

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.

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

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

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

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

At the site of a graffiti artist's murder, fellow artists gather to pay homage.

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

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Colombia's biggest botanical garden contains plants from all across the country.

Storied crypts fill the most famous cemetery in Colombia.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.