Santa Catalina, Colombia
The Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.
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Santa Catalina, Colombia
The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.
Villavieja, Colombia
Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.
Jardín, Colombia
Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.
Guatape, Colombia
The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.
San Antonio del Tequendama, Colombia
This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.
Nariño, Colombia
A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.
Vista Hermosa, Colombia
An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."
Chongqing, China
Not one, not two, but three natural bridges remain in this captivating spot post-sinkhole.
Kunming, China
270 million year-old forest of stone.
Zhangjiajie, China
The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights.
Zhangjiajie, China
For those with no fear of heights: a skywalk 4,700 feet up on a Chinese mountain.
Qujing, China
A canvas of crops grow from vibrant red soil in this terraced farmland.
Zhangye Shi, China
These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.
Canoa, Ecuador
These unusual stone structures are actually fish traps crafted by an ancient civilization.
Quito, Ecuador
A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.
Quito, Ecuador
This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.
Quito, Ecuador
This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.
Quito, Ecuador
One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.
Quito, Ecuador
Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.
Ecuador
Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
Zhangjiajie, China
A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.
Aba, China
Intensely colorful calcite pools in Southern China.
Beijing, China
The world's longest outdoor escalator takes visitors to the top of China's largest dam and is also shaped like a dragon.