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

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

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.

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

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.

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

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.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

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

Once swallowed by flood waters, this village has emerged as an eerie shadow of its former self.

A small Oslo museum dedicated to failed products, bad ideas, overhyped inventions, and the strange lessons hidden inside them.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.