In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

What was once the longest suspension bridge in Latin America was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

Would you dare to dangle from a great height in a wooden basket?

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

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

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

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

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

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

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

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

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

Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

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

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

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

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.