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A record-breaking pool that uses computers to turn ocean water into cleaner, private swimming water.

This iconic hilltop church doubled as a lighthouse in the 19th century, guiding ships into the port of Valparaíso.

Buying your medicine at this particular pharmacy is like taking a trip back in time.

A pocket of serenity in hectic Buenos Aires, complete with a peaceful courtyard and massive library.

A poet in love with the Parana River built this unique house that became a landmark.

This colossal structure and its accompanying angel often play tricks on the eyes.

A replica of a beloved, delicately-balanced granite boulder.

The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.

Guitar made of trees, dedicated to a man's lost love.

The house of a former Argentinian president stands protected within a large glass case.

This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.

A vast landscape of craters created by meteorites.

A memorial to the victims of Argentina's "Dirty War."

The clients of these mysterious hand-crafted funeral cars took their last ride in style.

One family's mission to exemplify sustainability took on a whole new life as a surprisingly beautiful home.

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

A Swiss man built this airstrip for aliens because a UFO captain telepathically told him to.

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

This magnificent abandoned hotel has long been haunted by its Nazi past.

Mysterious and ancient carved standing stones.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

A brightly colored natural bridge formed by mineral-rich hot springs high up in the Andes.