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A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

This scalding hot river was thought to be a myth until one geoscientist made it his quest to study the mystical waters.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

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

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

An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.

Georgetown’s most impressive building is also one of the tallest wooden churches in the world.

A nesting ground for four of the world’s seven marine turtle species, most of which are endangered.

This remote stretch of sand is a penguin lover's paradise.

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

A mummified Spanish monk found in the walls of an Ecuadorian church, alongside a mummified mouse.

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

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

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

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.

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.

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

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.