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

Bathe in these natural hot springs located high in the Andes Mountains.

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

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

Mystic Incan rock piles three miles above sea level.

A lookout spot for the Andean condor, at the edges of one of the deepest canyons in the world.

An outdoor gallery of sculptures chiseled from a unique stone.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

Locals place their offerings on this nightmarish gnarled tree so the witches won't summon another storm.

The Midwestern United States' tribute to Michelangelo is a foam statue sprayed with gaudy gold paint.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.