These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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 Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

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

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

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

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

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 mouldering Colombian bull ring stands as a reminder of the country's complicated relationship with a brutal sport.

Storied crypts fill the most famous cemetery in Colombia.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

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

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

Mountain of unimaginable riches that bankrolled the Spanish Empire, complete with its own underworld god.

This red lake 4,000 meters above sea level is home to rare flamingos.

Death road of Bolivia.

A valley of unique erosion patterns lends to a view like nothing on Earth.

On the outskirts of a desert trading village high on the Andean plain, steel giants have been destroyed by salt winds.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia.

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

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.